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One Small Voice: I nominate Fred Rogers for sainthood

by Lynn Mandaville I'm not one to get excited about the canonization of saints. But my religious background is not in Catholicism, so I don't really have an appreciation for…

Editor June 16, 2018

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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…

Editor June 15, 2018

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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…

Editor June 14, 2018

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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…

Editor June 12, 2018

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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…

Editor June 12, 2018

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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…

Editor June 11, 2018

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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…

Editor June 10, 2018

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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,…

Editor June 10, 2018

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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…

Editor June 8, 2018

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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…

Editor June 8, 2018