"I’ll think twice about grousing at slow drivers" by: Mike Reddell

I’m usually pretty good about checking my truck’s different gauges.   After all, in a long-ago vehicle that I didn’t trust, it hardly had any gauges at all, except for the gas and temperature gauges.

"Farming, ranching education opportunities span variety of topics" by: Jessica Shepard

In the name of local journalism, I took my first-ever county crop tour last week.   Now, this is usually an event that Mike covers, but it ended up on my plate this time.

"The real test is whether you can adapt fast enough to keep up" by: John Sample

It is good to be king, or at least Elon Musk, who was awarded billions in his pay package by Tesla shareholders.   He is a material beyond Teflon.   Moreover, he has no problem taking on convention much to the chagrin of many in Silicon Valley.

PSA: Avoid these estate planning mistakes

To leave a legacy for your family, you need a comprehensive estate plan - and you need to avoid making mistakes.   The biggest mistake may be procrastination.

"Reel Reviews: ‘The Watchers’ too dark, too lame storyline tank film" by: Jessica Shepard

Half the time I’m looking at movies to review at our local theater and come across something I hadn’t ever heard of before.   Such was the case for “The Watchers” – a movie that I’d never heard of at all until a few friends asked for me to review it.

‘In search for balance’

Balance is essential in every aspect of life, literally!   Ever try putting your shoes on while standing, holding your cup of coffee, carrying boxes down a stair case or holding groceries while trying to unlock the door without focusing on balance?

"Contemplating which old guy problem is worst" by: Mike Reddell

A friend of mine – same age more or less – recently had a misadventure and ran into an object face first that ended up requiring about 30 stitches to fix.  I was sympathetic, since I’m still emerging from a months-long ordeal after breaking my leg.

"Knuckle popping leads to depressing Google search results" by: Jessica Shepard

Anyone who hates going to the doctor can readily vouch for a variety of home remedies for everything from a splinter or sprained toe to a clogged ear and toothaches.

"No matter what happens, the stock market won’t be deterred" by: John Sample

After a stronger than expected jobs report on Friday, attention this week turns to the Federal Reserve meeting and decision, plus the CPI report Wednesday.  No matter what, this market won’t be deterred, with Nvidia leading the pack north.