Things again get put into perspective rather quickly in those moments when you least expect it, such as a little over a month ago when we received a flag dedicated to this newspaper from a soldier in Iraq.

And something similar happened again

In this time of uncertainty, and an especially tough time for this news staff, some of whom are suddenly dealing with toothaches, migraines, stomach flu and of computer breakdowns, you get something in the mail that just calms you down.

We receive several items of mail every day, and many press release packages on a weekly basis.

One I was handed the other day made me smile,...