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Coming Attractions
Wood has proven to be one of the most reliable and dynamic materials humanity has made use of over the centuries. It has been employed to make everything from weapons and transportation to shelter …
Winning Words
Music just seems to have a way of connecting us with feelings of inspiration, motivation, adventure, romance, sorrow, and love. We can remember where we were the first time we heard those songs, the …
Quiet Desperation
Because of the pandemic, which of the following is way up nationwide? Average per-person daily intake of calories from sugar? Trips to the liquor store? Pet adoption? I don’t have the facts in …
Coming Attractions
It’s safe to say 2020 is a year that we’re unlikely to forget any time soon. We all had to get through it in our own way, and music played a big role in my survival. I picked five of my favorite …
Winning Words
Do you remember that old saying, “Never judge a book by its cover?” Well, if you are like me, and if you don’t mind admitting just how many times that you made the big mistake of rushing to …
Quiet Desperation
Harry and I went for a Sunday drive. Only I made a big mistake. I forgot to put the “Sunday Drive” sign in the window that lets everyone know we’re on the road for leisure, not for the rat …
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Letters to the Editor
Just across the page from the letter you published by Tom Sabel on December 17, I read this rule for letters to the editor: Keep it polite: No name-calling or mud-slinging.
How on earth did …
I have not read commentary by church leaders, nor their members, about the thirteen executions that have been approved, including the final three, now two, killings, by the Trump administration …
In a time of anti-police emotions and activity, I was glad to see two members from law enforcement chosen and recognized for outstanding performance and dedication. I’ve been a longtime …
This continued assault on our democracy in attempting to overturn the election to assuage Trump’s ego is beyond pathetic and crosses into dangerous territory. None of this could take …
I believe that the voters who voted yes on Proposition 114 deserve to receive the initial shipments of crates of “cuddly critters” from Canada delivered to their own …
The preponderance of democratic elected officials who have violated their own advice and ruling has become absurd. Even worse is that they seem to feel they can be absolved with an apology …
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