Art, opinion best kept to oneself in some cases
byBy Ken Knepper As a volunteer at a local art gallery, I?m occasionally asked to help out by photographing exhibits or works of art……
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World travler gives 24 hour take on Newton
byEditors note: Mike Peterson, from Swindon, England writes a word travel blog, ?Traipsing Around: Travel and Psychogeography.? Peterson was in the U.S.,traveling from from……
Opinion: Don?t let self-imposed limitations hinder you
byEvery fall semester, my wife, Dalene, and I host all of the new first-time freshmen at our house for dinner with their First Year……
How to explain Facebook according to Ken Knepper
by?What is a face book?? As the clock approached 8:30 p.m., I knew there would not be enough time remaining in the day to……
Why NOT Newton?
byHappiness. Everyone wants it; few find it. Dr. David Niven is the author of ?The Science of Happiness.? In his summary of research on……
Scouting teaches valuable skills
byRaising a little boy to become a successful man is a long-term, challenging and rewarding proposition. A lot of the skills needed to be……
Houseguest safety requires some ground rules
byCONVERSATION PIECE by Ken Knepper I?ve been reminded at least 107 times over the past couple of weeks that former Olympian Oscar Pistorius may……
Perry White: Students returning to campus call to mind memories, change
byWatching students arrive on the Bethel College campus last Saturday and this coming weekend sometimes takes me back to my own college days. I…
Happy to scratch the writing itch again
byWhile talking to a friend the other day, I was asked why I decided to return to writing my column after almost five…
Time to create our season of fresh starts
byNew backpack, check. Unbroken crayons, check. Cool shoes, latest haircut, new teachers. Check, check, check. The buzz is evident; excitement and anticipation are palpable….