Opinion
Medicare needs help, as does entire health care system
I will qualify for Medicare coverage in five years and, much to my surprise, I can’t wait to…
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So much to do to stop violence in schools
My mom would be horrified by the rash of violence in our schools today. The most recent tragedy…
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You don’t have to believe in Easter to enjoy it
Sunday was Easter. Easter is a big day for Christians. The whole week leading up to Easter is…
Opinion
Make ‘follows speed limit’ one of good things you do
Q: My question is about speed limit signs. When I see the sign does it mean I go…
Opinion
Data shows digital dumbing down America at drastic rate
IQs have dropped for the first time in American history, and experts aren’t sure why.
Opinion
Spring break: My back and bank account
When my three semi-grown daughters were young (and since I work in the lucrative world of public education),…
Opinion
Shedding some light on legality of bright signs
Q: In Kennewick, there are several large signs near the street. One is a large LED sign that…
Opinion
Remembering 2008: So funny we forgot to laugh
2008 will likely be best remembered as the year in which we elected our first African American president.…
Opinion
Bend backward to avoid lower back pain
When I speak to groups on the topic of low back pain prevention, my message is always the…
Opinion
Even with Oscars over, acclaimed films set to be released
With the Oscars occurring a few weeks back, some may think it’s the end of “movie season” but…
Opinion
March Madness a slam dunk – for my wife
A marksman who hits a target which others cannot reach shows talent. A marksman who hits a target…
Opinion
We all have to advocate for our loved ones when dealing with medical
The day after Thanksgiving, my phone started buzzing at 5:30 a.m. It was my father, Ben.