Though imperfect and flawed, our nation’s founding fathers had a shared vision of the creation of a state where rule of the people would take precedent over the rule of any single individual.

““It’’s been a long December and there’’s reason to believe that maybe this year will be better that the last.” Those lyrics are from A Long December by the Counting Crows, and are very apropos.

Custom dictates beginning of the year columns be upbeat and full of optimism. "If I could only come up with something good to say," he types, a twinkle in his eye.

While legislative sessions in odd-numbered years are relatively new in Kentucky — the first of the modern era was held just 20 years ago — the General Assembly has convened at the Capitol every January since our current constitution was adopted in 1891.

If there was ever a time to dredge up an old worn out idiom and splash some fresh paint over it the time is now. Hindsight is always 2020.

The transition from 2020 to 2021 may see the fewest number of resolutions ever.

It seems after years of a property stalemate, the library board may finally be able to do the right thing.

Another Christmas is upon us, and I extend my warmest wishes and a sincere hope that you and your loved ones are enjoying a holiday season in good health and full of happiness.

Meat, Tater and I have been communicating by porch the last couple of weeks. Who needs a phone?

With all the crap we are enduring in 2020, there are a few bright spots.

Nearly nine months since the word “coronavirus” entered our daily vocabulary, hope may be on the horizon in the form of multiple effective COVID-19 vaccines. It’s too early to declare the global pandemic done — and we must not let up on practicing basic public health measures like mask-weari…