In the spirit of Veterans Day, this USAF veteran is writing my last Wellness Warrior Column for its current newspaper and am opting to use total transparency as to why it will no longer be available in the Richland Observer. Several years ago I returned home to my roots here in Richland Center after a …
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Voting is a fundamental pillar of our democracy, allowing individuals to express their beliefs and values through their choice of candidates and policies. However, the motivations behind how people vote can vary widely. Two distinct approaches to voting are voting based on personal beliefs and values versus codependent voting, where individuals may feel compelled to …
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In this election year, political freedom seems foremost on most of our minds. Freedom is often viewed through the lenses of conservatism and liberalism, each offering distinct perspectives on the role of the individual, government, and society. Conservatives typically emphasize the importance of tradition, social order, and stability. They argue that true freedom exists within …
And aren’t we glad it does periodically? Admittedly, prior to this recent shift, I was seriously dusting off my passport and looking for another democratic country to reside…but hold the phone…there’s a new sheriff in town shifting our hopes. And don’t our hopes need shifting due to sensory overload of all the divisiveness and mistruths? …
As we celebrate Labor Day, I was reminded of a beautiful soul who once led our country as president…Jimmy Carter who served as our 39th President from 1977 to 1981. Those years were during my second assignment in Germany. I admittedly paid little attention to our political situation other than what we saw on FEN …
