Here’s something I never thought I’d say: I was at the opera on a Friday night. That changed when I went on Nov. 1 to see two, one-act plays. I’ll confess that the only reason I went was because I didn’t have the opportunity to cover any other stories. I’m not going...

Today was a good one for me. For the first time in a month I got to pet a dog, a friendly yellow lab who gave me a big smile when I rubbed his head. Unlike most dogs, this one was a robot designed to comfort people with dementia and autism. You too can stop by and say hello...