The early years: the importance of an educational foundation

BUILDING A SOLID EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION in the early years of a child’s life is not only important, it’s necessary. More and more, families are recognizing the value of early childhood education as a springboard for their children’s overall success in school and life.

NOBODY’S PERFECT

MY FRIEND THERESA has asthma. She manages it well and controls it with an inhaler when needed, and she has an awareness of the things that trigger her asthma attacks: hot weather, humidity, cold weather, and often physical exertion and exercise.

Make today great!

SOMETHING HAPPENED TO ME the other day… As I was taking my grandson to a doctor’s appointment, I was rushed and harried. His mother had called me at the last minute, and my stress levels were high. My face wore a permanent frown. My mind was in a million different places.

Spiritually Spealing - The gift of tears

THANKS TO THE SUMMER OLYMPICS OF 2021, which ended last month, I’ve been in a weeping mode as I saw so many athletes win and lose and yet experience so much joy at the end of it all.

Scraping the moss off my garden journal

WE MOVED INTO OUR HOUSE in South Toledo on September 5, 1975. Of course, we’ve made a number of changes in 46 years, both inside and out. We added a family room and a deck, remodeled the kitchen and bath, painted the outside a different color, and replaced the windows.

Back to school without the bullying

THE START OF A NEW SCHOOL YEAR is an exciting time for kids. Different teachers, bigger academic challenges, and changing relationships and social dynamics await them. It’s only natural for them to feel a bit uneasy as they learn to navigate these uncertain waters.

Don’t be your own worst enemy

ONE OF THE BEST-KNOWN INVESTORS of the 20th century, Benjamin Graham, said that “the investor’s chief problem—and even his worst enemy—is likely to be himself.

Shunpiking our way to Bent’s Old Fort

A WALK IN THE PARK  by LeMoyne Mercer WHEN SHIRLEY AND I ARE HEADED to northern New Mexico and southern Colorado, we typically take I-70 and angle off southwest at Limon for Colorado Springs. From the Garden of the Gods, I-25 runs south to Walsenburg where we might turn west on Rt.

Stand up and represent Northwest Ohio

JUST AS THE SOLHEIM CUP coming to Toledo this Summer combines the tradition and prestige of the game of golf with passion for one’s country, the local running scene combines the tradition of competition with the camaraderie and love between athletes and others of all ages and abilities for our...