In 2010, we bought a Prius. Although it was a really good car, with excellent gas milage, it was low to the ground. We didn’t dare drive it through a deep snow, because, we figured, it would bottom-out. Then in 2020, we traded for another Prius. It is a little higher off the ground, thus it would be better in the snow. It is also an all-wheel drive. more

There are some columns I don’t want to write because it hurts. This is one of them. more

Cinemablend.com reported, “An image of (Jamie Lee) Curtis’ reaction to her ‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ co-star’s win went viral as the epitome of women supporting women … Jamie Lee Curtis became an instant meme for her unbridled elation over Michelle Yeoh’s Best Actress win at the Golden Globe Awards on January 10.” more

DEFINITION more

Tomorrow is Groundhog Day. more

The 2023 Missouri legislative session is under way, and legislators have been back in Jefferson City since Jan. 4. Every year brings a new opportunity to address items that matter to our members and hardworking Missourians, and we look forward to developing solutions in the coming months.   more

Just a few more days and that winter desert otherwise known as January will have been crossed and my sights can be set on spring. more

Special marijuana tax votes are scheduled in both Lebanon and Laclede County. I haven't seen anything in the Reflex regarding possible marijuana taxes in Buffalo or Dallas County. Why not? If they are not under active consideration, they should be. It could be an additional source of funding for law enforcement who will be dealing with recreational marijuana users as the new laws take effect. more

By Elizabeth Schull more

With the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, clean energy projects have the opportunity to become the most reliable cash crops for Missouri’s vast agricultural landscape. In this federal legislation, $40 billion is earmarked to help rural communities in addition to debt relief to help rural electric cooperatives transition from coal to wind and solar. However, it is not the only money available for these energy projects. Wind and solar can provide millions of dollars annually to landowners and millions more to country coffers in tax revenue. more

To Buffalo and Dallas County, more

At a recent meal at the Fair Grove Senior Center, my tablemates talked about my column. One fellow, who lives in Buffalo, said he always reads Jim Hamilton’s and my columns, in the Reflex. I told him thanks, and I hoped he enjoyed them. more