Chris Hardie

Party lines weren’t that fun

The world of communication is now in our pocket thanks to the marvels of technology. Our powerful smartphones have so many bells, whistles, gadgets and apps that the actual concept of being a telephone seems like an afterthought.

Eagle, owl centers worth a visit

Growing up on our Jackson County farm in the 1970s, a bald eagle sighting was something to behold. There were not many eagles left.

Battling the garden super weed

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