There are children across the area already counting the days until Christmas. Not to mention all the adults and countless businesses trying to get a jump on holiday shopping and plans.
I have known Mike Giles since he first tried his hand at writing outdoors columns. I have followed his path and watched him progress from a fledgling writer into a genuine professional who not only writes columns for newspapers and magazines but has successfully delved into writing top notch books.
When the media started mispronouncing Kamala Harris’ name, I have to admit I rolled my eyes more than once at the pearl clutchers who saw it as a deliberate insult to the Democratic presidential candidate.
With the fall comes one of the most rewarding parts of local VFW community service — different avenues for students to showcase their talents and creative expression through patriotic themes. That means it competition time.