Write to the Point Sometimes it's better to think little, and local

By BECKY THOMAS

Staff Reporter

Sometimes it's difficult to focus on the positives, especially in the news business. Maybe it's election fatigue, but I can't seem to get fired up about arguing an opinion lately.

Despite my naïve hopes to retain my mental health, I've been following the presidential campaign. This week Republicans talk about why they're right, and next week the Democrats will talk about why they're right. Meanwhile, I keep wishing one of them will stop and think, “Hey, maybe I should start doing things that are right for my constituents, because these political arguments aren't...