MATTERS AT HAND: Optimism in short supply this New Year
December 29, 2012 in Grand Forks Herald
The beginning of another year is supposed to be an optimistic time, but optimism is hard to muster this New Year. The news of the last month has been unbearable sad and unbelievably frustrating. Nor do the portents bode well. Continue Reading
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