While hospitalized this with week with a self-inflicted anger-induced bloody ulcer, Sid Shroyer managed to come up with a story about a friend of a friend.

Lisa Barnett de Froberville admits to becoming more of a homebody this winter.

Brett McNeil talks about ICE agents with guns in Midwestern streets and homes.

Barbara Allison wishes for a world where people can live free from gun violence.

Dave Van Dyke celebrates the birthday of his favorite teacher, Ms. Beverlie Beck.

Paul McDowell's New Year's Eve tradition involves three courses of fondue with close friends.

Heather Curlee Novak reflects on the holiday season at the end of a wild and crazy year - 2025.

Ken Smith considers what an elder once wanted him to understand.

April Lidinsky values the walk-and-talk.

Dan Driscoll says cooking aromas remind him of people and places past and present.