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Just say ‘no’ to drama
The steady hum of a neighbor’s lawnmower, along with the clanking of something metal bouncing in the dryer, fill my ears on this sultry, summer ... Read more
1 day ago by Jan Penton Miller.
Ice hockey scored a goal for American patriotism, honor
It might be time for patriotic Americans to discover a new favorite sport — professional hockey. Unlike other professional athletes, most hockey players have refused to ... Read more
1 day ago by Staff Reports.
LABI: A return to ‘normal’ starts with opening schools
“What’s the plan?” For many, before 2020, that question was usually reserved for routine decisions such as where to get dinner on any given night, ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
What’s the real virus here?
I have very good reasons to be worried about catching the coronavirus. I fit the demographic profile for the most typical victim — I’m 75 ... Read more
5 days ago by Staff Reports.
Just a single baseball player was brave enough to stand
In the two months since George Floyd was killed by a white Minneapolis police officer, the world has changed significantly. For example, major businesses in ... Read more
1 week ago by Staff Reports.
Shine your light
The steady sound of the rain fills the air for yet another day. Many things must be postponed until the sun is shining, or at ... Read more
1 week ago by Jan Penton Miller.
Just say ‘no’ to Joe (Biden)
Build Back Better. Build Back Better. Build Back Better. Try saying Joe Biden’s clunky campaign slogan three times fast without gagging — or laughing. Biden ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
Our ‘leaders’ have spent a lot of time letting us down
One of the few things that seem to unite all three levels of government these days — local, state and federal — is the astounding ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Staff Reports.
What are we seeking?
The sunlight streams into the sunroom, bathing my little dachshund in its golden glow. The warmth of those rays lulls her to sleep, and she ... Read more
2 weeks ago by Jan Penton Miller.
‘Law and order’ will win election
Usually, a president who delivered 7 million new jobs and a historically low unemployment rate can run for re-election on his economic program. Unfortunately, the ... Read more