The Books We Keep
McPherson Sentinel, July 31, 2010
My father is planning a move from Salina to McPherson, and as a result, we are downsizing his household possessions considerably.  Decisions must be made about the fate of each item, but the books give me pause . . .

Illuminated Manuscripts Save the Day
McPherson Sentinel, July 9, 2010
While recently browsing through the Nelson-Atkins Museum in Kansas City, I happened upon an illuminated manuscript from the 1300’s on display in a quiet and softly lit corner of their medieval collection . . .

Summer Notes from the Public Library
McPherson Sentinel, June 4, 2010
This will be the twentieth summer reading program which I have experienced as director of the McPherson Public Library.  There have been many changes over the years . . . 

Saving the Past
McPherson Sentinel, April 30, 2010
In this digital age, we view on a daily basis – both intentionally and in passing – an increasing number of images.  What often catches our attention in this blizzard of images, however, are the old black and white photographs . . .

Who Do We Think We Are?
McPherson Sentinel, March 12, 2010
Each of us is the sum of the past of our families – culturally, historically, and genetically – going back generations and generations.  Quite often, however, we have no idea of what, exactly, that past encompasses . . .

Library Now Officially Complete
McPherson Sentinel, February 23, 2010
The last items on the punch list for our building project have been completed, the last issues resolved, and the last payment mailed to the general contractor. . .