Dear Editor, I have an assignment for the Times Observer and for every one of you. Publicly ask any lawmaker that you can find, federal or state, if they support or denounce Trump’s vulgar, insulting comments about African countries. If you haven’t heard them, just do an internet ...
I heard the guy on the radio announce that January is National Soup Month. This year certainly began with a bang. The temperatures dipped below zero, the perfect time to enjoy soup. Actually during the winter months I plan on making different kinds of soup each week. It makes a hearty meal ...
Dear Editor, So, I’m right in the middle of a letter responding to those who suggest Trump is unfit to serve as Commander in Chief when.. Oh my, here we go again! My wife says, ‘So ya still gonna write that letter?’ ... I’ll get to that later... but for right now... I’ll tell ...
On Sunday, January 9, Oprah Winfrey accepted the Cecil B. DeMille Award at the 75th Golden Globes. In her acceptance speech she reminisced back to when Sidney Poitier won best actor at the Academy Awards in 1964. She said, “I had never seen a black man being celebrated like that. I tried ...
Time flies but interestingly enough, the holidays seem to last a lot longer now that the kids are grown. There was Christmas eve at church. Brianna and William came home to spend the night. There was Christmas morning. Mike came in to join us for breakfast and gift opening. Then there was ...
What kind of boat will you be using when the next open water fishing season rolls around? Winter is the time when anglers do some serious boat shopping. The January through March outdoor sports shows and boat shows are great places to see a wide variety of the newest fishing boats. You ...
Dear Editor, How can you comment when you don’t provide a box to comment in. Georgia got a bad rap. Poor officiating, lots of missed calls, bad calls, and reviews. Georgia player not off sides on blocked punt, a couple of face mask penalties missed. Poor sportsmanship by the Tide esp nr ...
This new “educational reform” (if you can even call it that) that the school board has approved scares me so much for my future children. How can you take library away from 5th graders? What if that child comes from a lower class family who can’t afford to buy books for their kids? At ...
Dear Editor, All of the above!!!! Where does creativity develop in a young mind if they do not have the arts to provide them creative experiences? The arts allow students to build confidence in their work, develop motor skills, and hone decision-making and problem-solving skills. We ...
Some members of the national press corps made much of a meeting at the White House on Tuesday, to discuss immigration legislation. President Donald Trump and lawmakers from both parties spent a substantial amount of time talking about the issue — with reporters present. Normally in such ...
Dear (Audubon) Board, CC: Editor, Warren Times Observer As an Audobon Society member, I am gratified to know that we have naturalist writers of the quality of Katie Finch. I look forward to weekly Audobon articles in the Warren Times Observer because living in our pristine forested region. ...
Dear Editor, Stable? Genius? Bruce Williams, Warren
Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad may have enjoyed a good chuckle over an Iranian official’s warning on Monday. Others familiar with the situation may have thought it less humorous. Iran has been wracked by anti-government demonstrations during recent weeks. On Monday, Foreign Minister ...
Dear Editor, So, with our current President taunting the North Korean dictator about how much “bigger” his nuclear button is, and with the CDC now planning a briefing later this month regarding preparations for best responding to nuclear detonations in order to maximize chances of ...
Liberals such as those who inflicted the inaccurately named “Affordable Care Act” on Americans are fond of insisting they want to tax only “the rich.” But injuries and illnesses strike us all, rich or poor, and often, we count on technology to help us recover. The ACA’s authors, in ...
If you happen to need an X-ray during a trip to the hospital, you may pay more than necessary for it because of the misnamed “Affordable Care Act.” The same goes for treatment utilizing many other types of health care equipment. Blame the on-again, off-again tax on medical devices, which ...
Iranians demanding both social and economic reform in their country have taken to the streets again. This time, U.S. leaders should not let them down. Massive demonstrations in Tehran and many other cities have been in progress for several days. In some ways, they appear to be a repeat of ...
Dear Editor, I saw a bumper sticker that said “DOGS- because people suck”. Maybe there is some wisdom there. Maybe we would all be better off if more of us had the friendly personality of dogs (most dogs). Former President Harry Truman said that if you want a friend in Washington get a ...
Dear Editor, Suddenly, we are experiencing a “New Year” with sufficient snow, bitter cold, and vicious wind. Likewise, abuse of power,toxic language,childish conduct, and a dangerous mind- beset from the “Oval Office” - trump the weather. I prefer the climate rather than the so ...
I think of life as a puzzle. Each step in your life is one piece. We do not know how many pieces there will be when our life is complete, but we add pieces daily. Years ago, we had a minister who came to church with a box of puzzle pieces. We were instructed to each take one. When it came ...