Butch Dale

When you watch the news and see protesters, unemployed deadbeat moochers, left-wing and socialist politicians, Antifa, and similar groups browbeat America, these people do not speak for the majority of…

I was looking through a stack of old family photos a few years ago, and I came across a small photo of my Dad when he was a senior at…

Yes, in addition to my many other jobs, I also answer letters from those forlorn famous folks who request my advice. Here are a few…. “Dear Butch, After having been…

Junior high school is a crucial time in a student’s education. Students must learn the basic skills that serve as a foundation for success in high school and beyond. Most…

When a police officer starts his shift, he never knows what will happen or who he will have to deal with. I worked the night shift, even after I was…

When we look back at all of the U.S. presidents, I’m sure you will agree that we have had some great ones . . . and some not so great.…

Ok, I admit it. I hate bats. No, not baseball bats, but those winged creatures with ugly faces and teeth that look like fangs…and come out at night and fly…

As a librarian for the past 33 years, I have had the opportunity to help families who made the decision to homeschool their children. The kids and their parents often…

(NOTE: The names used in this article are not the real names.) Each night on the news, we hear about the rampant crime, including murders, in the large cities, including…

My wife and shopped at the Wal-Mart on State Road 26 East in Lafayette a couple of weeks ago . . . needed to pick up a few odds and…