Life As I Know It
By Nicole Daughhetee

My columns, of late, have felt lackluster and as though I am struggling for something profound to say — some wisdom to impart — but I’m drawing a blank. There hasn’t been a lot going on that has compelled me to climb atop my soapbox embracing my first amendment right to free speech even if my opinions are not popular.

The irony in this, however, is that I am going through some of the most amazing and radical changes in my personal life at this time. I am overwhelmed with everything that has and continues to happen; yet if or when I try to write about these things, my brain pictures this enormous wooden block standing in my way. Too heavy to push. Too high to climb over. The surface of the wood is so smooth there isn’t anywhere to rest a foot. No crevice in which to dig the tips of my fingers in an attempt to pull myself over.

On The Way
By Olivia Fowler

According to a report from the Canadian Broadcasting Company, an investigation is under way regarding a smuggling operation involving Canadian law enforcement officers who are believed to be illegally transporting American goods across the border into Canada.

No, it isn’t drugs, liquor or porn.

It’s mozzarella cheese. Evidently there’s a fortune to be made here.
The American-made cheese, used as a common pizza topping, can be sold for triple the U.S. price to Canadian pizzerias and restaurants.

All About Ben
By Ben Robinson

It is finally October, and personally I’m ready to celebrate. Not that this month has any special significance for me. I’m just thinking that this year has been tough enough already, and it’s not likely to get any better unless I begin to approach things with a more positive attitude.

So far this year I lost a job I had hoped to keep for life. No need to discuss that here — other people have lost things more precious I’m sure. But I am trying to be positive here. I’m determined to start enjoying life again, not to bore people with what’s wrong with mine.