The Hartley Sentinel-The Everly/Royal News - Serving O'Brien & Clay Counties

There are a lot of things that grind my gears – my kids’ whining, my old house, crabgrass…the list is endless.

But there are some things I tend to ruminate on more than others. Here, dear reader, is a small snippet from my long list.

• Bathroom doors

Contractors take note: When building a bathroom at a gas station, restaurant or anywhere the public uses the John, make sure the door opens out when exiting the facilities.

Nothing makes my skin crawl more than when I’m at a truck stop washing my hands after doing my business, and then noticing I have to pull a handle when I leave the...