Columns by Joan Oliver

I cringe every time I hear the term “football widow.” As if the only people who find themselves on the sidelines while their other halves watch sporting events are women.

A deer in my headlights is enough to give me chills this time of year. Some of my scariest driving near-misses have been with deer.

Watching someone you care about go through a traumatic experience can be excruciating. Standing on the sidelines while a loved one suffers brings feelings of helplessness.