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.

Direct messages are not lost in translation

I had a very interesting conversation the other day.I was trying to get the newspaper to the post office, and one of our readers stopped by the office. Don’t get me wrong, I love when you guys stop by and say hello. Feedback is always appreciated.This interaction was not feedback though.

I have the greatest job in the world

I have to say that I have the greatest job in the world. No, not as a newspaper owner (don’t get me wrong, I love what I do), but I am talking about being a dad.As a dad, I get to mold my four — soon to be five — kids to be productive members of society.

Playing ‘Name that Tune’ with a two-year-old

I’ve always been a bit of a child at heart.When I was the editor of a daily newspaper in Indiana I decorated my walls with superhero signs. My bookshelf was not filled with books, rather I had four shelves of bobble head statues.