Walking early evening as shades of pink and blue soak up the sky, a sadness creeps over me as I reflect on passages from “21 Lessons for the 21st Century” by Yuval Noah Harari.

"For thousands of years Homo sapiens behaved as an ecological serial killer; now it is morphing into an ecological mass murderer. If we continue with our present course, it will not just cause the annihilation of a large percentage of all life-forms but also might sap the foundation of human civilization.”

Lately my Perspectives pieces have doubled down on serious matters concerning “our shadow side,” and “contagious anxiety.” While important subjects, it’s time for a little lightness. 

A food pantry in Rockford is bringing a new attitude to the business of feeding people. The Winnebago Community Market is holding an open house Wednesday afternoon starting at 4:30 to show off their revamped space and reveal plans to expand services.

In my middle years, I confess to developing a vice.

You’re probably thinking that I bought myself an expensive sports car or have started collecting vintage Barbie dolls. In fact, I have become quite fond of British mysteries.

Northern Illinois University's Title IX coordinator says there are changes being made to her office.  They come in a response to a student protest in May.  

Title IX prohibits sex discrimination at education institutions receiving federal funding.  Coordinator Sarah Garner says her office is currently in the process of hiring a Title IX investigator.