Local community members share their outlooks on the news, events and personal challenges in 90 second essays.

Dr. John Maynard says there is a better way when it comes to healthcare for Americans.

It's time for Wester Wuori to flare off some methane, er, gaseous political build-up, again.

Marnie O. Mamminga resisted taking photos for a month — but then the biggest temptation stepped back in front of her camera.

Tom McBride wonders which tortured male hero director Christopher Nolan will take on next.

Deborah Booth finds magic in watching the Wizard of Oz with her grandchild — but she can't forget the dark side of the rainbow.

In honor of National Junk Food Day, Rosie Klepper shares her new favorite snack with us.

Dan Kenney says your attention is worth protecting.

The reaction to a DeKalb City Council vote about unhoused people has Emily McKee feeling hopeful.

Katie Andraski remembers digging up our nation's past.

Joseph Flynn noticed that an American original was missing from the nation's celebrations for the 250th anniversary.

Paula Garrett takes us where rock climbers meet sponge divers.

What makes America great? Nia Norris is Clueless.

Julie Bassett wants to give kids the opportunity to explore nature.

Andrew Nelson reflects on our country of contradictions.

Laura Eakmen wants her son to love music, so needed another approach.

Perspective author Marnie O. Mamminga wants to keep the music flowing.

Deborah Booth is planning to visit the newest Presidential Center, which is much more than a museum.

Holly Jones looks at the plan to put science grant funding into the hands of politicians, not scientists.

Katie Andraski finds support in the waiting room.

Lonny Cain recognizes the blessing of his childhood boredom.

Too many pics on your phone? Marnie O. Mamminga has a novel solution.

Tom McBride turns to poetry to cope with the death of a friend.

On today's Perspective, Anissa Kryzanski Kuhar shares a love story.

On today's Perspective, Frances Jaeger shares why we all need to head over to Shady Pines.

Rosie Klepper welcomes a new pup into her life.

Francisco Solares-Larrave talks about the role of culture in civilization.

Laura Vilardell is proud of a Catalan man who still stirs national pride in Mexico.

Suzanne Degges-White acknowledges her colleagues and students.

On today's Perspective, Wester Wuori shares two seminal events in his life.

Connie Seraphine discusses the Gaia Theory.

Beth Schewe says you don't have to relocate overseas to find the lifestyle you need.

Reed Scherer has ways he'd rather spend a billion dollars a day.

Deborah Booth visits a presidential museum in Abilene, Kansas.

Deborah Koons-Beauchamp takes a fresh look at kids these days.

Eryn Lent is excited about graduation!

Talkin' houseplants with Rosie Klepper in today's Perspective.

On today's Perspective, Katie Andraski says, "Not again."

On today's Perspective, Francisco Solares-Larrave speaks about parakeets and hope.

Tom McBride says it's an interesting place to visit, maybe...

Anissa Kuhar contemplates life over a cup of coffee.

On today's Perspective, Paula Garrett says, "Reliable information is endangered."

With Republicans and Democrats deadlocked over their own power, Bob Evans wonders who will do what's right for the country.

On today's Perspective, learn about why Nia Springer-Norris is not the main character.

Lonny Cain finds a whole new focus in retirement.

Deborah Koons-Beauchamp says therapy is a strength, not a weakness.

Jodi Ritter updates us on life with her son, now that he's nine.

On today's Perspective, Andrew Nelson says this is the hard part.