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Sep 26, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:What makes people play tricks on others? Have you ever played a trick on someone? Did you enjoy doing it? Could playing a trick once in a while be fun and entertaining? Playing tricks constantly on the same people can become downright annoying to some, but to others it can be creative and amusing. Thinking about a trickster’s behavior can be a bit confusing as to wondering why this person seems to be so satisfied by fooling someone.
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Sep 19, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:Have you ever feared the dark? Did you ever hesitate or get a chill when the lights suddenly would go out? There is something about losing visual stimuli that can take away the feeling of being safe and secure. There are adults who need to sleep with the lights on.
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Sep 12, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:Sometime in the 1900s, that saying was created. It was used often and it came about from finding out that a maid or house cleaner swept extra debris under the rug in order to hide the extra mess to finish in a timely manner or simply because of laziness or nonconformity. The saying became popular way back in the day and still is being used.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:There are many people of all ages who walk other people’s pets. Some charge a fee. Some do it as a favor. My question is: How responsible do you think the pet walker would be if something went awry? What if there was an uncontrollable accident or maybe even a loose dog lunging at the pet and possibly causing a bite or injury? Or the walker could accidentally drop the leash and the pet could run away or into traffic.
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Aug 29, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:Don’t you think that when anyone says “I’m sorry,” those two words always are sincere and heartfelt? Would you agree that often those words only could be an utterance to show politeness? Some people say they are sorry by attempting to attach ease to a situation or comment that in some way aroused hurt, anger or resentment. At times these two words are said insincerely to appease, cover up or excuse something that affected one person or more.
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Aug 22, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:Are raccoons something to beware of? Yes, they are! They can carry rabies. They’re known to be intelligent and can sense a possible threat. Rummaging through trash cans is part of their game. The smell of food attracts them and lures them to any trash can that is not heavily covered. There are more important steps to take when a raccoon gets close to you.
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Aug 15, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:Stuff usually is associated with a person’s belongings and also describes matter, materials or articles. Many people collect too much stuff. Do you have very little or too much stuff? The bigger a purse, the more the stuff. Big homes usually have plenty of stuff in rooms, basements and garages. Some of it often is displayed on patios, porches, yards and wordy stickers that are attached to car bumpers and windows. Wind chimes hanging off homes, barns and rafters are stuff.
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Aug 8, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:Being a dab of a romantic could be considered a light romantic who would plan a small candlelight dinner with cocktails for two. Nothing extra would be included other than words that describe caring feelings and the possibility of love expressed with sincerity. A heavy romantic puts elbow grease into love talk while sharing a candlelight dinner with cocktails for two, maybe even cooking it together.
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Jul 25, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:Could fibbing be more acceptable than lying? Maybe it’s not revealing the truth. Fibs can feel like lies that are covered in sugar. Fibbing is a mild word that is still a lie regardless of how you look at it. When a person asks their friend if they look good in their new dress, yet it’s much too tight, being told yes when the dress looks too small is definitely a lie.
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Jul 18, 2024 | 
shawlocal.com | Linda Alexandra
To the Editor:These two types of people sit in the same boat. They are handwringers and pacers, and usually fret over whatever they deem to be necessary. Usually nothing severe ever happens. However, their habit follows them like their shadow. When having to make a speech, many worry warts feel anxious and may have to practice repeatedly beforehand. Some will sweat profusely and may even tremble a little.
