A bit of birthday wisdom

By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Friday was my birthday. With age comes wisdom, they say. And, considering that I am hardly a spring chicken, I suppose I have learned a few life lessons. Wouldn’t it be nice of me to make an enumerated list for as many years as I have been on this planet? It sure would…but, then I would be outing myself and I prefer an air of mystery. (I will delete...

Some sage advice for the Class of 2014

Learn from my (and my friends’) mistakes in college By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times Congratulations Class of 2014!  What a milestone!  Now, on to the next chapter!  You have so much to look forward to! Talk to anyone over the age of thirty and they will undoubtedly tell you that college was the “best time of their life.”  We are all jealous. I am not saying that it isn’t...

Words of wisdom for new grads

Enjoy yourself, but consider this short list of do’s and don’ts By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, KennettTimes.com Dear Graduating Class of 2012, I will keep my commencement address short and sweet.  I know that you are anxious to venture out into the world…a world much bigger than our rural little piece of the planet.  But, before you do, remember the following: