Opinions

When the world is hot and my skin is fried, scratching from the constant dry, let the clouds boil up – boil up high. And then shade the earth with the darkening sky and bring the secrets and the smell of rain. The heat and the blessed rain, again.

In the world of computers and other technology, the Alpha chips are always pushing the envelope in performance and architecture.

A tactic increasingly used by the political left is to emphatically claim people can’t trust their senses or common sense. In short, the message has been, “Who are you going to trust? Us, or your lying eyes?

Why have we allowed our governments (plural because I’m referring to all levels) get so big and out of control? Citizens, for the most part, are powerless against the governmental machine. Lawmakers seem to do as they please and break the backs of their constituents.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2, 2024 DEAR ABBY: After several years of worsening arguments, I told my father I was tired of fighting with him, and we needed family counseling. He was deeply, explosively offended and not only refused to talk about counseling, but also ceased all contact with me.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1, 2024 DEAR ABBY: Fifteen years into our marriage, I’m struggling to honor my wife’s desire for space and independence. I can be a hopeless romantic, and my attempts to communicate my desire for trustworthy and healthy boundaries have actually made it worse.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 31, 2024 DEAR ABBY: After many years of trying to keep our family together, divorce is our final option. My husband has had two affairs that I know of during our 30-year marriage. They hurt me deeply.

TUESDAY, JULY 30, 2024 DEAR ABBY: The daughter of a friend is getting married and sent an email announcement with a link to watch a livestream of the ceremony. I have never been invited to NOT attend an event before, and frankly, my feelings are hurt.

SUNDAY, JULY 28, 2024 DEAR ABBY: I’m a 50-year-old man, married for 17 years with two kids. I have a mostly good marriage, but I have been noticing things that bother me. Almost daily, my wife seems to insult me or make a sarcastic comment.

Of course you’ve been there many times before. A dead-dark night when you have no electricity for some reason, so you light a candle. And immediately that thing shines like a diamond that has a heavy spotlight six inches from it. No mistaking where it is.