Books
Ohio Author has a Picture Book for Early Literacy
An author from Ohio has a new picture book for children. Melissa Martin’s book, “Those Are Not My Underpants” is helping babies, toddlers, and younger children with early literacy.
“Developing...
Commentary
Fake vs fir: What’s your holiday tree made of?
Real or artificial Christmas tree decorated with lights, ornaments, and tinsel? Which is the right choice? It depends on switch side of the aluminum...
Melissa Martin
Should tackle football be banned for children 12 to 14 years and under? By Melissa Martin
By Melissa Martin
A heap of controversy surrounds this topic. Those are fight'in words! That's how football fans and football fanatics may respond. Or pigskin-minded...
Melissa Martin
Overall letter grades for Ohio schools don’t tell it all By Melissa Martin
I perused the Ohio Department of Education's website for this column because report cards for Ohio schools were recently released. And the results (grades)...
Melissa Martin
No cook’n in the pot for anxious folks in Ohio, Martin
A State Medical Board of Ohio committee is delaying a recommendation for medical marijuana for people diagnosed with Anxiety disorders. That's according to a...
Melissa Martin
Respect the oceans 365 days a year, Martin
By Melissa Martin
My favorite vacation spot is any place with an ocean and a beach—God's natural playground created for fun in the sun. And...
Melissa Martin
New study on suicide in Ohio by Melissa Martin
Suicide is tragic and traumatizing. But, prevention, intervention, and postvention need to be consistently discussed in homes, schools, and communities. Whether city or country...
Melissa Martin
Aging Pollyanna People By Melissa Martin
Pollyanna oldsters, please stop telling everyone how aging is akin to a scrumptious cupcake with icing and sprinkles. What a crock of nonsense. Discontinue...
Melissa Martin
Make vacation memories in 2019 By Melissa Martin
A condo or a cabin? Beach or mountain? Country or city? USA or overseas? What is your favorite vacation spot? Adventurer or homebody?
Some people...
Melissa Martin
Weight does not determine worth By Melissa Martin
What is the difference between weight and worth? One changes—the other does not.
Adding or dropping pounds does not make a person's worth go up...
Melissa Martin
Another spring arrives in Ohio – By Melissa Martin
By Melissa Martin
Ah, the beginning of another spring. "Enjoy!" chirp the birds. "Enjoy!" buzz the bees. "Enjoy!" sing the daffodils. The earth in Ohio...
