Symbol: Something that represents something else by association, resemblance or convention, especially a material object used to represent something invisible. – Dictionary.com Positive symbols abound in South Dakota for American Indians. The Crazy Horse...
Veterans Day: November 11 set aside in commemoration of the end of hostilities in 1918 and 1945 and observed as a legal holiday in the United States to honor the veterans of the armed forces. – Merriam Webster Dictionary You have to wonder: Are veterans...
One percenters: They have median annual household income of $750,000, median assets of $7.5 million, and there are 1.2 million of them across the country.— Barron’s Magazine Thanks to all of you who sent cards during my convalescence. And for those who were...
Ghost story: A story having supernatural or frightening elements, especially one involving ghosts. – Your Dictionary A cold, overcast day greeted me on leaving the newspaper office in October, 1986, with a threat of mizzling rain and a promise of snow by early...
Overreach: To miss by reaching too far or attempting too much. – The American Heritage Dictionary When South Dakota voters study the 10 ballot issues, they may think that voting for Initiated Measure 22 is all about reducing corruption in politics and limiting...
Serendipity: Luck that takes the form of finding valuable or pleasant things that are not sought. Merriam Webster Dictionary Cardinal red, one of autumn’s premier colors, is absent from this year’s World Series. Yet St. Louis always has enjoyed the reputation as one...
