BY DAVE WOOD Long ago poem relevant today Time flies when you’re having fun. I’m not having so much fun these days, but time flew anyway and somehow I didn’t get a chance to write a … more

BY DAVE WOOD Civility is still lacking To: Harold Wood, my father, Somewhere Up There (I hope) From: His son Dave Regarding: Civility Dear Dad: I know you never gave a hoot about our family tree, but … more

BY DAVE WOOD Sandwiches by state I’ve recently perused a sample copy of the “new” Reader’s Digest sent to me by its publisher and, like the old grey mare, she ain’t what she used to be. … more

SCOTUS decisions causing irreparable damage To the editor, In a few short weeks we’ve watched the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) issue hyper-partisan rulings that 1) Rob women of their … more

BY DAVE WOOD The authors that inspire It’s not unnatural for readers to ask me, a onetime book reviewer, to mention a book or two or an author who has influenced my life. Good question, reader. I … more

WOODWORKING BY DAVE WOOD Our own Poet Laureate It’s fashionable these days for towns large and small to name a Poet Laureate. That all started back in Merrie Olde England when kings and officials … more

LETTER to the Editor City compost site To the editor, Some people sure know how to spoil a good thing. The River Falls City leaf composting and brush collection site on the city’s west side has … more

LETTERS to the Editor The state of our economy To the editor, The state of our economy is at the forefront of issues for many Americans. What is really going on in our economy? The current … more

To the editor, Another pile of shot-up bodies. Another round of performative “thoughts and prayers.” Another season of stonewalling by Congress. Another lethally disauected young man destroying … more

LETTERS to the Editor Kings and queens To the editor, This is prom season for schools. Local newspapers show photos of the proms’ kings, queens, and courts of attendants. This is annoying to me. It … more

LETTERS to the Editor Elmwood/PC postprom a big success To the editor, The parents and guardians of both the Elmwood and Plum City junior classes would like to acknowledge and thank the businesses … more