Guest columnists

July 31, 2009

Local group lobbies Congress with a smile

As we prepared to complete an annual pilgrimage to Washington, D.C., last week, it occurred to the group of chamber members and government officials present that […]
July 31, 2009

Jindal has become the new ‘underdog’

God Bless the United States of America! Those were the final words spoken by President Barack Obama and Gov. Bobby Jindal last week after each addressed […]
July 31, 2009

Let’s keep dreams alive for all

It has taken over 230 years, but Americans are finally becoming free to dream. When I was a child, I often dreamed of being a fireman, […]
July 31, 2009

It may be time to wash the lawnmower

“Papa, my bike has a flat tire.” Those were the words my granddaughter uttered last weekend in a plea for help. “No problem,” I replied, at […]