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It's been an interesting six months, being away from “my” gym, and the exercise routines that I had been able to maintain on a regular basis. This past weekend, I broke the invisible chains that had been keeping me from this routine.

Over the past decade, I have witnessed our country and our world become more divided and more hateful. Humans are a complicated bunch.

Dear Editor, Tell the Kansas Corporation Commission (KCC) to vote “no” on Evergy’s plan to build two new gas-fired power plants. Evergy is requesting the plants to meet the energy needs of the AI industry, though there is doubt about whether the AI industry will need the power by 2030, when the plants are to be completed.

Editor's note: Last week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order to dismantle the federal Department of Education. An act of Congress is required to make this change. There are many unanswered questions related to topics like funding, school meals and special education, and much more.

Random Thoughts Many parts of the federal government had started undergoing systematic destruction over the past 60 days. That is its own mess, and many people who thought they would be safe from the impacts are finding out that they are most definitely being affected.

From the Editor’s Files The first day of spring came and went last Thursday. Some call it the Spring Equinox, but I would have to call it the “Spring – why am I just now taking down my Christmas decorations – Equinox.” Yep.

This time of year, March Madness descends on the nation as the NCAA men's college basketball tournament takes place. The Cinderella dreams were crushed during the opening last weekend.

Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about replacing some important documents that were lost when our home of 50 years burned down? We lost everything including our house deed, car titles, old tax returns, Social Security and Medicare cards, birth certificates, marriage license and passports. Suffering in SoCal Dear Suffering, I’m very sorry to hear about the loss of your home, but you’ll be pleased to know that replacing most of the lost documents you mentioned is pretty easy once you know where to turn.

This Saturday will mark a day I both love and dread...at the same time. It's the day I get together with my accountant and launch the process of doing our business and personal tax returns.

Insight The changing of clocks always makes me grumpy, especially in the spring when it means losing an hour of the weekend. I understand the rationale behind the whole charade, but understanding doesn’t do anything to alleviate my mood after springing forward.