Choosing Optimism Over Despair

Bo Nix and Troy Franklin haven’t been on the same page throughout their rookie season. But with a playoff berth hanging in the balance against the Bengals, the rookie quarterback didn’t hesitate to throw to his college teammate. Facing a crucial third-and-6 on the Broncos’ first drive of overtime, Nix saw Franklin race upfield away from cornerback Marco Wilson and uncorked a deep throw in his direction.

Carter’s insight needed in the White House Jimmy Carter was one of the few U. S. presidents with a technical background. He had a Bachelor of Science degree from the Naval Academy and also had extensive post-graduate training in nuclear propulsion when he joined the Navy’s nuclear submarine program. This gave him the ability to understand issues like the energy crisis that dominated the world in the late 1970s.

There was a lot of pitiful grousing this week on social media about the law requiring commercial poultry farms keep hens cage-free in order to sell eggs in our state. The main argument went something like this: A scandalous abuse of government power is driving egg prices to shocking levels. Shelves emptied as people tried desperately to beat the anticipated New Year hike as the law took full effect. Online, people argued that there’s nothing wrong with cramming hens into small cages to keep prices a little cheaper.

Today is Wednesday, Jan. 1, the first day of 2025. There are 364 days left in the year. This is New Year’s Day. Today in history: On Jan. 1, 1863, U. S. President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War, declaring that all enslaved people in rebellious states “are, and henceforward shall be free.” Also on this date: In 1804, Haiti declared itself independent from France, becoming the world’s first Black-majority republic. Related Articles Greg Lopez, Colorado’s six-month congressman, steps aside for Lauren Boebert after role in GOP power play Today in History: December 31, Edison demonstrates incandescent lights in Menlo Park Today in History: December 30, Saddam Hussein executed Today in History: December 29, the Wounded Knee Massacre Today in History: December 28, grand jury declines to indict police officers in Tamir Rice killing In 1808, the federal law prohibiting the importation of enslaved people to the United States took effect. In 1818, Mary Shelley’s novel “Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus” was first published in London, when Shelley was 20 years old. In 1892, the Ellis Island Immigration Station in New York formally opened, processing nearly 700 immigrants on its first day; nearly 12 million immigrants would ultimately pass through the station before its closure in 1954. In 1959, Fulgencio Batista resigned as Cuban president and fled the country, marking victory for Fidel Castro’s rebel troops and the end of the Cuban Revolution. In 2000, an anxious world held its breath as computers silently switched to the year 2000, but the dreaded “Y2K bug” caused few serious issues. Today’s Birthdays: Filmmaker Frederick Wiseman is 95. Actor Frank Langella is 87. Musician Country Joe McDonald is 83. Actor-comedian Don Novello is 82. DJ Grandmaster Flash is 67. Actor Morris Chestnut is 56. Rapper Ice Spice is 25.

Moon Alert: After 6 a.m. EST today (3 a.m. PST) there are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The Moon is in Aquarius. Happy Birthday for Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025: You are determined and hardworking; however, you are also flexible and can handle change. You’re intelligent. This year will be slower paced.

Dear Eric: My husband has told our kids they cannot have any friends inside of our home. They can play in the front yard and that is it. I don’t know how to tackle this, or what to say when it’s our “turn” to host our kids’ friends. I’ve been hosting the friends to movies, arcades, etc., but never in our home. My husband is retired and seems to prefer always being home and away from others.