Brad Clemons

Keeping a perfectly trimmed lawn has become an obsession for men in today's world. 

Oh, the things I can learn about heaven — and myself — with a visit to the Missouri State Fair.

Parents should consider the significance of back-to-school clothes before they set foot in a shopping mall.

My biggest fear is that my family will get to know the real me all too soon.

With prime parking spaces reserved for taxi stands, it's becoming even more difficult to park in downtown Columbia.

Jealousy — it fuels our society. And it seems like we'd be happier with a justice system more like 'American Idol.'

There are things you just can't fix about yourself. But, you should try really hard to fix the things you can.

Exploring the comforts of the present and their relation to the accomplishments of the past.

Letting teachers have summer breaks benefits the public.

Here in the Western world, we are so comfortable that we have to invent challenges for ourselves.

Being a 'dad' is far different than being a 'father.'

While generally perceived as an unethical, telling lies can actually do tremendous good.

Teachers are running out of options for naming their children due to negative memories of students with common names like "Amanda" and "Michael".

Instead of doing things the way everyone else prescribes, try doing what makes you happy — within reason, of course. 

What we learn about ourselves and our neighbors is not always pretty, either.

As students scrawl their final essays, a teacher takes a moment to examine his students' unusual characters.

Jesus' death on the cross is the real reason for the Easter weekend; but there is time for a little fun and relaxation, too.

Don't sweat the small stuff, but embrace the little things — especially those that you can do for other people.

Lapses in good behavior such as missing cookies, hidden keys and messy rooms all have the same elusive suspect: "Not Me."