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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…
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Basura: ‘One Small Voice’ inspires tale of Uncle Roy
“Things always turn out for the best.” — Pangloss, Candide, Voltaire, 1759 My great uncle Roy was a very wealthy man. He owned the main business in a community. He did not…
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Yes It Is, It’s True: Strange links for 2 DAR award winners
Charles Dudley Warner, editor of the Hartford (Conn.) Courant, wrote in 1850 that "politics makes strange bedfellows." An unusual twist for that statement would be the bizarre connection between two…
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One Small Voice: White privilege and the accident of birth
by Lynn Mandaville This is one piece of my family's folklore as I heard it, and remember it, and relish it. My Grandpa Fred Richards and his brother Clarence were…
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The Subterranean: ‘Last Flag Flying’ rich in war credibility
Review of 'Last Flag Flying' **** out of five stars Currently on video and streaming on Amazon Prime by Walter G. Tarrow How did you celebrate this past Memorial Day?…
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Army Bob: Who was on the Fascists’ side in WWII?
We were all taught that in World War II it was the Germans, Japanese and Italians against the rest of the world — not so. “The principal Axis countries forming…
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Ranger Rick: Social Security is just like a Ponzi Scheme
I am a big proponent of the American people, their wisdom and overall good judgement. They were smart enough to elect a great American like them instead of a politician,…