In the kitchen with Linda Trout

By Ginny Raue
When Dan Trout proposed to Linda, her daughter, Miranda Zangara, thought it was a result of her suggesting to...

Strength to the marrow

By any measure, Cameron Lyle is a strong man.

What We Think

My high school years seemed to have flew by. It seems like it was just last week that it was the first day of school in my...

Daily acts of decency

This is going to be another one of those Boston Marathon stories.

The precious principle of hope

America is mourning. Again.
More senseless violence has occurred. More innocent lives have been lost. More media time has...

Sniffling indefatigably

It was the sniffling, finally, that got to me.

What We Think

With the school year nearly over, how was your adjustment to high school? (Asked of freshmen at West Milford High School)

Heroic rascal

My parents had four daughters and four sons.

Easter in common

Ed and I have a lot in common.
We’re about the same age. Growing up, we both leaned more toward the Beach Boys than...

Helping young people cope

While these are difficult times for many, our students face pressures unprecedented in history that can impact their choices to...

Patricia’s pope

My friend, Patricia, isn’t just happy.

What We Think

The warm weather because I am tired of wearing jackets and gloves.

What We Think

What do you think is the least productive school rule?

Have a good one

Her name was Jill. I know this because that’s what it said on the name tag she wore as she checked my groceries at the...

Swan song

If you’re going to do something, my dad used to say, do it right.

Taking a shot at shrinking the wolf

I have a confession to make: In 57 years of life on this sick and diseased planet, I have never had a flu shot.

What We Think

I think it's a good idea. Better safe than sorry.

Step away from the guacamole

I don’t really have a rooting interest in this Sunday’s Super Bowl – which should come as good news to both...

Funky principles

I wouldn’t say that Baroque Monkey was a bad rock group.

Differences that don’t matter

Albert had a different color of skin than mine. At least, that’s what our grade school class photos say. To tell the...