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David Trinko: More than just fabric for a young patriot
CONTINENTAL — Some people just see a piece of fabric with some stripes and stars on it dangling.As Cole Dotson drove past the Continental...
David Trinko: Today’s grads called to true greatness
Countless graduation speeches will be recited throughout the country in the coming weeks.They’ll generally urge our nation’s youth to do their best, to never...
David Trinko: Time to let kids play like kids
We’d just finished up a mammoth cleaning project of our garden shed, clearing away the space to give the children their very own playhouse...
David Trinko: Moms are No. 1, whether they’re perfect or not
Congratulations, moms everywhere! You’re No. 1.Take it from the dads, who are No. 2. And we’re OK with that. There’s no shame in losing...
David Trinko: Landlines lose steam; we lose messages
It might be time to redefine what people mean when they ask for your telephone number.Twice in the last 10 days, my family missed...
David Trinko: Planting seeds of faith takes plenty of care
If the weather holds up, I’ll spend my afternoon preparing our garden for a summer’s bounty.If our parenting holds up, our 7-year-old daughter will...
David Trinko: Sports ‘accomplishments’ not as important as trying
This may come as a big surprise, but this guy making his living writing and editing wasn’t exactly a world-class athlete growing up.Sure, I...
David Trinko: Costs go down to travel, AAA study says
If you’ve been thinking about going on the great American road trip but keep putting it off because of the cost, this might be...
David Trinko: Human trafficking billboard hits home
The young girl on the billboard got my 8-year-old daughter’s attention. Her question and reaction got mine.“Dad, what’s ‘Sold for Sex’ mean?” she asked,...
David Trinko: Easter Sunday demands a true celebration
There was a time when Easter Sunday meant something special to the faithful.Women donned a new outfit or a special hat for the services....