Social media jail . . . Verizon outage . . . a new month

I woke up Monday in social media jail.Apparently, I did something to warrant my X (formerly Twitter) account being suspended. The email I received in the wee hours of the morning told me that I violated the X Rules, specifically violated the rules against evading suspension.

A soft sound broke the silence at the softball field

It was the thing you read about, but don’t expect to see live.Saturday morning, I hopped in the car and headed over to Columbus to watch a little high school softball. Twin River was starting their day early, facing off with Boone Central in the morning matchup.

A messy desk must mean something

It’s a weekly battle that I keep losing.My desk is a mess.I try to clean it up every Wednesday after we get the newspaper out, but I swear by Thursday morning my notes and papers and pens are all scattered about again.

Crazy dreams more believable than world we live in

I have always had crazy dreams.Maybe it is just me, but I learned a long time ago that sometimes when I am asleep I can take control of my dreams. Not every night, but sometimes when I am asleep I figure out in the dream that I am in the dream world.I’ve had dreams that come true.

Vice President Harris can’t have it both ways

Well, the Democratic National Convention is in the rearview mirror. Chicago is still standing, though I think some of the protesters are still there.Vice President Kamala Harris is officially the nominee, though I do not know where she stands on many of the issues that are affecting our nation.

Forget football . . . budget season is upon us

I have a confession to make. I actually read the public notices that are published in newspapers.I know what you are probably thinking. Why in the world would someone read public notices in a newspaper?Because I can. But the thing is, you can too. And you should.

Will they / won’t they debate only goes so far

We are just one week and change away from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago.Vice President Kamala Harris and her newly crowned running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, will be officially nominated at the convention, which runs from Aug. 19-22.

Summer Olympics a chance for nation to come together

I love the Summer Olympics.Every four years, our nation has the opportunity to set aside its differences and come together. There is no Red, and there is no Blue. There is only Red, White and Blue.This year, the Olympics offer a break from roller coaster of national politics.

Newspaper owner responds to letter to the editor

I went to McDonalds over the weekend and tried to order a McRib. Needless to say, Ronald was less than accommodating.Changes have been made to the menu, and I ate some nuggets.Last week I received a letter to the editor from a reader who has moved away and now calls another state his home.

No exaggeration needed

Do you know someone who exaggerates all the time? I’m not talking about stretching things just a little.I’ve been in the car with my kids and they ask “how much longer” and my normal response is “just a few more minutes.