Chris Trainor

We all want to be a little closer to the action, even if we have to bend the rules a little bit to get there.

It might be hard to believe, but there is some semblance of a method to the madness of cranking out this column week after week.

There is much to be said about the strength of moms.

Sometimes you can be unlucky and lucky at the same time.

There’s still much to love in this world.

Sometimes there are changes that catch you by surprise, even if you think you’re ready for them.

This may come as a shock to you, but it’s true nonetheless: Being in newspapers isn’t the most glamorous job.

The headlines left me shaking my head.

You always have hope, even if it’s foolish on a Saturday night.

Some of you might have woken up this morning and detected the faint aroma of smoke, and wondered, “Where is that coming from?”

Sometimes a ride is more than a ride.

The moment I grab the envelope out of the mailbox, I can tell exactly who it’s from. There’s no need to even look at the return address.

Sometimes things strike a nerve in ways you don’t quite expect.

It’s funny how you can cross paths with someone for a moment and create a bond that lasts for years.

We all go through life in different ways.

“Hey Dad, what’s wrong with the TV?”