“Hello darkness my old friend.” Is there truth in the lyrics of Simon and Garfunkel’s famous tune? Can darkness really be our friend? I’m referring to the literal meaning of the words. Perhaps the song writers meant something different, but society fell back on Sunday, squeezing daylight from our...
It’s Halloween. Tonight, millions of children will be dressed up in their favorite costumes and millions of adults will be passing out candy to trick-or-treaters. I’ve always enjoyed Halloween night. Excitement fills the air, spirits are high, and the vibe is good. Chilly weather mixed with a bit...
The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their season on Tuesday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Wolves are coming off one of their best seasons, finishing with a 56-26 record and making a run to the Western Conference Finals.
The Timberwolves won last year with defense, finishing #1 in...
The Journal-Press has recently received a few letters to the editor regarding political signs being stolen from yards. I’ve noticed that certain signs in my neighborhood were there one day and gone the next. I assume that they were stolen. I doubt that the people who placed them in their front...
One of the great joys in my life is stepping foot into an old downtown storefront that’s been renovated into an independent or used bookstore, walking amongst the classics, along with discovering what’s new and trending in the world of literature. One of the great disappointments in my life is...
Spooky season is officially upon us. A fantastic time of year for celebrating all things weird, odd, and a little bit frightening.
Spooky Season can accompany many things, Halloween decorations, elaborate costume ideas, treats, and my personal favorites, scary movies and books. For whatever...
I was amazed to learn about the support from the community regarding the Street Party of Hope that was held in downtown Buffalo on Sept. 12. An estimated 2500 people attended the event with an estimated $18,000 raised that will go towards helping to cover counseling costs for people in need....
Fall is a great time of year. The weather cools down and the bugs die out. That in itself is reason to crown fall as the number one season, a king who sits alone on his throne. Footballs are flying, pennants are being chased, and the chances to catch that elusive monster musky increase due to...
I recently completed my first sprint triathlon in Stillwater this past weekend. I did a relay version last year but went all in this time. The weather on Sunday couldn’t have been more perfect for the early morning event. The race kicked off at 8:00 a.m., with an air temperature of 54 degrees. The...
I’ve seen a lot of vehicles this summer, from antique models parked at the Buffalo American Legion during the Antique Car run from New London to New Brighton, to the classic muscle cars gathered at the Gear-Head Get Together and Cruise and Brews show, and recent electric models at the Minnesota...