community columnists
CALDWELL: Imperfect people can still have big impact
I dropped heavily on the hotel couch, my legs sort of giving out on the way down. Reading the words on the news alert over and ...
Mike Caldwell, Author at Jessamine Journal
community columnists
CALDWELL: ‘Horse capital’ can help California
Deep in horse country here, we should all be appalled by what is happening at Santa Anita Racetrack in California. Although it may not get ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, January 23, 2020 11:09 am
Community columnists
CALDWELL: Be very thankful; our water is fine
It may be the biggest understatement of all time, but here is a newsflash for you: Water is important. Really, really important. This may sound ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, January 9, 2020 11:04 am
Opinion
CALDWELL: Progress edition puts perfect focus on future
It all starts with four digits, placed together in a specific order. Nothing personifies clear vision and focus on the future like “2020.” That makes ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, January 2, 2020 2:18 pm
Opinion
What does a ‘win’ look like for our community?
Have you thought about — and I mean really thought about — what would make 2020 a great year for you, either personally, professionally or ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, December 12, 2019 10:24 am
Opinion
Sometimes faith, instinct top medical prognoses
The skinny, onyx-black cat showed up on my parents’ front porch out of nowhere, basically just materializing one day. He was a scaled-down, spitting image ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, December 5, 2019 10:37 am
Opinion
Quick, transparent election resolution will be critical
The 2019 gubernatorial election is over, but the saga appears to just be beginning. In a race that was marked by extreme partisanship and vitriol ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, November 14, 2019 9:33 am
Opinion
‘Shared aspirations’ can bring us together
Perhaps as much as any one person on this planet, Rich Harwood understands the word “community” in all its facets. The internationally-acclaimed speaker and author ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, October 24, 2019 10:18 am
Opinion
Motto offers great life lessons
Anyone who questions the value of civic organizations has never been a part of the Optimist Club, an organization whose creed still helps set my ...
by Mike Caldwell, Thursday, September 5, 2019 10:49 am
Opinion
Ready to cheer for all our students?
School spirit should extend well beyond the athletic fields; cheers of “go team” resonate just as well in the classroom. Jessamine schools are in their ...