It is a true statement that the best part of any community is the people. Unfortunately, we also must acknowledge the other side of that reality.

Being responsible for someone or something is never an easy chore. Ask any parent. If you truly take on the duty to raise a young one right, it will be a physically and mentally taxing endeavor. On top of meeting personal goals and meeting spiritual standards, a parent must also navigate societal norms.

It was a beautiful Tuesday (Sept. 10) morning as I was covering the Kuwohi Connection Days event at the top of Kuwohi (the mulberry place), but it wasn’t only the scenery that made it beautiful – it was the actions and attitude of a beautiful person

He’s right about Jesus never being addicted physically to addictive drugs or alcohol, but I know this: God created us, and He knows us much better than we do. Therefore, I NEVER EVER limit the power of our Holy God, creator of the universe! Never!

Several times a year, we are enlisted, or solicited, to do volunteer work for our community. Community work is noble work indeed and should be done. But the way many of us do it and what we call volunteering is not noble at all.

The title is far from being original.  Flip Wilson, a well-known comedian, made the phrase a tag title for jokes and commentaries and probably about a zillion sermons and devotions back in the late ’70s and early ’80s.

I think allowing the primary period to be shortened further distances the community from the process of electing tribal officials and discourages qualified but lesser-known candidates from attempting to seek office. Similarly, the Election Board is asking for the filing period to be reduced to five days.