Columnists reflect life in my home, too
Deb Saul and Ron Montri both write weekly columns in The Evening News. Both often talk about life around their homes.
It’s amazing how often they reflect life in my house, too. That’s probably why they connect with readers so well. I can picture a thousand people out there shaking their heads in recognition as they read their Evening News.
Ron’s column appears on Page 3A Wednesdays, Deb’s on Page 3A Saturdays. Ron and Deb have little in common - except that inate ability to describe life in a way that is simple and honest and, well, real.
Last week Ron wrote about his favorite Three Stooges towel and how it probably interupts the feng shui in his house. I have a few personal belongings like that.
Deb wrote about the struggle with the weeds in her garden. I felt like I was sitting right beside her, doing my best but also losing the battle.
The Evening News has two other local columnists - Tom Treece on Page 3A Mondays and Ray Kisonas on Page 1E Sundays. I also enjoy both of their columns. But while I often empathize with Tom’s thoughts and laugh out loud at Ray’s stories, I only occasionally get that feeling that they’re writing about my life.
Deb and Ron often give me that sense. This week I could have used Ron’s feng shui to get rid of the old tennis shoes by the back door and Deb’s weeding saga to inspire me into another salvo at the garden.