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Basura: Best to avoid catastrophic results of antivax
“Ain’t that a shame? My tears fell like rain.” — Fats Domino And they still do. Years ago I knew a guy who hadn’t been vaccinated. His parents were not part…
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Ranger Rick: The trail to nowhere has economic perils
I notice all the talk lately about a walking, running and biking trail going from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Most of the people encouraging its creation cite more exercise, fresh…
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The Subterranean: When ‘Taxi Driver’ goes to church
Review of First Reformed **** out of five stars (Currently showing at the Celebration! Cinema Grand Rapids Woodland) Paul Schrader, the writer/director from Grand Rapids, has been making movies since…
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Army Bob: Why would Kim, N. Korea give up nukes?
President Trump was in Singapore along with Chairman Kim, the Dear Leader of North Korea, to discuss the elimination of North Korean nukes, some 2 to 40 depending on the…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Elegy for my dearly departed Prius
A creepy thing happened on my way home from a Watson Township Board meeting Thursday night — my 2005 Prius crashed head-on into a deer on 18th Street. I learned…
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One Small Voice: Public shaming and religious bullying
by Lynn Mandaville Almost four hours has passed since this morning's church service concluded, and within the ensuing four hour's time, my mind has settled as much as it ever…
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Basura: Strange adventures in the wild world of sumo
“It ain’t the meat, it’s the motion.” — Maria Muldaur On Friday, June 8, 2018, for the first time ever, sumo came to Michigan. The event was billed as "Sushi,…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Silly season begins for 72nd District
The silly season indeed has begun. A very competitive election contest for state representative from the 72nd District already is showing signs of being entertaining, thanks to a gaffe by…
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Army Bob: U.S. military base in Poland is a good idea
by Robert M. Traxler Poland is offering to pay $2 billion to establish a permanent U.S. military presence in its country, according to a recently revealed proposal. “This proposal outlines the…
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Ranger Rick: Men have a responsibility to be role models
A young man I had worked with a few years ago sent me a note and picture recently. He and his wife had a baby after years of marriage, although…