Clayton Hayes

There’s a peculiar phenomenon that strikes those of us who wear glasses—a mysterious occurrence that defies logic, common sense, and sometimes even the laws of physics. I'm talking, of course, about the inevitable moment when our glasses, those delicate and essential tools of vision, vanish into thin air. One minute, they’re perched securely on our noses or resting within easy reach, and the next, they’ve slipped into an alternate dimension where only stray socks and lost pens reside...

Ah, summer is about over. The season of sunshine, beach trips, barbecues—and, of course, the annual invasion of the most persistent and infuriating creatures known to humankind: mosquitoes. These tiny, whiny, bloodthirsty terrorists are still around us with a vengeance, and it seems they’ve upgraded their tactics this year.

In an increasingly digital world, where face-to-face interactions are often replaced by online connections, the importance of friendly, helpful neighbors cannot be overstated. The simple act of neighborly kindness—whether it's lending a cup of sugar, helping with yard work, or simply offering a warm smile—has profound impacts on our well-being and the fabric of our communities. ...

As we face three more months of hot air campaign rhetoric from the mouths of our two presidential candidates, a familiar pattern emerges.

Dr. Mardy tells me that aphorisms are literature’s hand luggage. Light and compact, they fit easily into the overhead compartments of our brains and contain everything we need to get through a rough day at the office or a dark night of the soul.

I had a hard time writing a column for today, so I searched the web for assistance and found two inspiring columns on hard times in life. Credit is noted at the end of each column. They were a help to me and my prayers are those reading their columns...