Opinion

Connecting with the carols of Christmas

Published by admin on Thu, 12/08/2022 - 2:39pm

I went caroling for the first time in years the other day. Despite the cold night air, voices rang out in sweet harmonies. There was a warm community atmosphere and that cozy feeling of Christmas. But what struck me the most was the carols.
Despite not having sung any of them in a year, the words returned to memory with ease. I didn’t need the music provided, and no one struggled with the melody. Which leads me to wonder, what is so special about Christmas carols that we remember them year to year?

The most wonderful time of the year

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 10:13am

It’s the most wonderful time of the year
With the kids jingle belling
And everyone telling you be of good cheer
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
—”It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

Building the strongest economy in America

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 10:10am

If you look across the nation, economic growth has ground to a halt. The price of everyday items – like milk, eggs, and pretty much everything else – has skyrocketed, making it harder for families to make ends meet. Thirty eight percent of Americans point to “economic problems” as “the most important problem facing the country today.” In this tumultuous sea of negative economic news, South Dakota stands tall as a lighthouse – an example that Freedom and personal responsibility lead to sustained economic growth.

Workplace woes and quiet quitting

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 9:32am

Many of us know the world is a different place than what it used to be. Nowhere is that more evident than in the workplace.
There are two trends I’ve heard about recently. One is called quiet quitting where employees essentially “ghost” employers. The term ghosting is somewhat new to me. It basically means cutting off all communication with another individual. I think it was first coined to refer to romantic relationships but now really applies to any and all relationships.

What to do with the extra revenue

Published by admin on Thu, 12/01/2022 - 9:31am

Greetings! Let’s start off with a big “whew” as the election is over. Some states are still tabulating which makes no sense to me. In South Dakota we do not have our voting machines hooked up to the internet, so it is impossible to hack the voting machines. A hard copy of the ballot is kept on hand and can be audited at any time. The voting machines are just a faster automated way of tabulating the votes.  

Choose to give thanks this year

Published by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 9:46am
Snow is falling as I write this. Christmas decorations are going up, and carols are drifting in. I love this time of year. I love sitting by the fire and watching snowflakes dance through the sky. I love the homey Christmas feeling of joy and excitement. But before I embrace any holiday cheer, I always look forward to celebrating Thanksgiving. 
 

We’re thankful for all of you

Published by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 9:23am

Thursday we mark another Thanksgiving holiday in America. We certainly have enough to be thankful for. Our country is seemingly in constant turmoil, but the holiday season can be a time of year when we come together, reflect on all that is good for all of us and be thankful for all the things we have. In many parts of the world people don’t have nearly as much for which to be thankful. Even at a time when our country is seemingly as polarized as it has ever been, we can be thankful we live in this country.

A digital footprint is a reflection of choice

Published by admin on Wed, 11/23/2022 - 9:21am

A digital footprint is interesting to me. Sometimes when I Google myself, I dig up a Myspace post from 2008 or see a loved one’s obituary.
I’ve heard how college admissions offices and employers are also increasingly using web searches to screen what applicants have posted online.
I recently read a lot about the digital footprint of sex offender registries.
Sex offenders are often restricted by law where they can live and details of their crime are made available to the public.

A Season of Gratitude

Published by admin on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 10:17am
It is the Thanksgiving season! I try to be grateful each and every day for all of my many blessings. I know gratitude is extremely important to my own mental health but also to the universe at large. When I remind myself how grateful I am, I tend to look at things through a different lens. And that different attitude extends beyond my own narrow scope of being. 
 

Pay attention to officials story

Published by admin on Thu, 11/17/2022 - 9:35am

In this week’s Chronicle, you’ll find a story written by Charity Wessel regarding a shortage of officials to officiate games at the sub-varsity level. So, if you want to get some exercise and know a little about basketball, this is a great opportunity for you to make some extra cash.