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This was no ‘Disco Fever’

Ah, the wonders of winter. They are many. Yes, I do like snow. No, I’m not particularly up for any this winter. I don’t, however, like ice anytime. And ice is what I found myself dealing with Friday...

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A cloud hanging over us

Ever have one of those days – or weeks – where you feel like there’s a little black cloud hanging over you, raining down on your head? Some friends and I had that problem last Wednesday. Unfortunately,...

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Swim or ice skate? We’ll find out soon

It won’t be long before pools, lakes and other seasonal facilities will be opening for the summer, but I’m wondering if it will ever get warm enough to use them. Will we have to invest in ice diving...

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Alright! I’ve had enough!

I almost bought a pretty tropical plant to put in the flowerpot at the front of my house last weekend, but something told me to wait. I guess my inner voice knew what it was talking about because I’d...

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Mmmmm, rack of rat

Like many Americans I’m so thrilled to hear that Smithfield Foods has decided to sell out to Shuanghui International, a Chinese food processing company with a less than stellar reputation. As a matter...

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Whee, I’ve finally hooked up the Wii

Quite a few years ago I was introduced to the Nintendo Wii game system during a Christmas gathering at my brother’s house. Video games have never been of much interest to me. I’d just as soon have a...

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Do I know this person?

Ever have someone speak to you as if they know you well, but you can’t figure out how you know them? It happens to me a lot these days even though I used to be really good at remembering faces, if not...

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A tribute to my big sister

March was a bad month. My family unexpectedly lost an important link in the chain – my sister, Brenda Phillips – to an illness I had heard of, but new nothing about. Vasculitis took only a little more...

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Thanks to good deed doer

I won’t even bother to ask if you’ve ever had one of those days where nothing seems to go right. We all have. If there is anyone who hasn’t, please tell me your secret. I keep trying to figure out how...

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I’m just showing my age

I realize I’m going to be showing my age with this week’s topic, but I just have to share my opinion. Every generation makes some “fashion” statement that irks their elders: Beatles haircuts, long...

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