Editorial
Retirement Perks
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Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.
The Suffield Observer (https://thesuffieldobserver.com/category/opinion/)
Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.
As a Kent Memorial Library Commission member, I would like to offer some thoughts for the community.
Recent conversations about our library have sparked conversations about what books are on the shelves and what is appropriate for children and teens.
Every day the world seems more worrisome, so it’s important to remember that the way we treat others, the way we speak to and act around our kids, is an important model for them. Whether it’s the vocabulary we use, the emotions we demonstrate, the empathy we show or even the interests we practice, children imitate and learn from us whether we are aware or not.
Going back to school in the fall has always been a bittersweet feeling, but this year it is even more bitter and even more sweet.
Volunteering is the backbone of a compassionate and thriving community.
I recently completed the Suffield Police Department Citizen’s Police Academy program.
In his song, “Lean on Me,” Bill Withers says: Lean on me when you’re not strong…
I love this town, Suffield. Born and raised in the suburbs of Springfield, I never imagined enjoying life in a farm town.