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The Red Sea Part Is Cool, But Wait, There’s More!
By Nick Reiher So, it was a week before Easter, and for the past few years or so, that means…
A Mish Mash of Election Thoughts
By Nick Reiher Wife Tammy and I visited the Joliet Park District’s Inwood Recreation Center a few days before the…
Take Preventive Measures to Heart
By Nick Reiher It’s funny how things work out. Three years ago, during a routine visit to our longtime family…
What Are We Teaching Our Kids … And How?
By Nick Reiher Facebook, as well all know, offers a wealth of knowledge. In addition to the most welcome pictures…
It’s a Simple Game … that Becomes Part of You
By Nick Reiher Put on the glove. Push your hand tightly into the fingers, leaving the forefinger out. Smell the…
All Those Januarys Make 13 Years Feel Like 30
By Nick Reiher So, I was sitting in front of the laptop, trying to figure out what words of wisdom…
‘The Boss’ Was All Heart, No Fluff
By Nick Reiher Pink fluff salad. His favorite. Fresh, squarish buns, with or without butter. Scalloped potatoes and ham. Bars…
Lying on Facebook Just Got Easier
By Nick Reiher On May 9, 1961, Newton Minow gave his first speech as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission…
Let’s Try to Be Better in 2025
By Nick Reiher There’s a lot of hate out there. And by “out there,” I mean practically everywhere, but mostly…
It’s Tough Being Good at Christmas
By Nick Reiher For one reason or another, Christmas almost always has been stressful for me. There the whole, “Ya…
Not Feeling the Joy? Maybe We Can Provide Some Comfort
By Nick Reiher Fairly often, when I have to give my birthdate, people will say, “Oh, a Christmas baby! Did…
Supporting Each Other a Great Way to Say Thanks
By Nick Reiher Thank you. Two words. Two words that show the person saying them appreciated what you did for…