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Basura: I and most Americans are tired of the carnage
“. . . but what did I know then? And only a bit more now.” — B.D., central character in Jim Harrison’s collection of novellas, Brown Dog, referring to his younger…
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Ranger Rick: Guns don’t kill people. People kill people
The killings at Parkland, Fla., have sparked debate again about guns. Ms. Mandeville has asked for someone to do something. I agree. However, I don't agree that Congress, state legislatures,…
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One Small Voice: Many of us now suffer our own PTSD
by Lynn Mandaville Such a bleak week it has been. And it started only two days ago. February 14, 2018. Wednesday, St. Valentine's Day, Ash Wednesday. Interesting it is to…
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Army Bob: So just who is a working class American?
Just what in the heck or who in the heck are “working class Americans?” According to Wikipedia, “Economists and pollsters in the United States generally define "working class" adults as…
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One Small Voice: Re: school shootings, do something!
by Lynne Mandaville Another unholy, unnatural disaster! It has just happened again in the last couple of hours Wednesday. The 18th school shooting in the United States since Jan. 1,…
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The Subterranean: ‘The Post’ and journalism’s golden era
**** out of five stars Currently in theaters by Walter G. Tarrow Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Back half a century to a time when America still held on…
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Ranger Rick: Recreation trail is too costly for Wayland
I notice all the talk lately about a walking, running, and biking trail from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids. Most people encouraging its creation cite more exercise, fresh air, and tourism…
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One Small Voice: Volunteers are our unsung heroes
by Lynn Mandaville I was given a wonderful opportunity this past week. The librarian who oversees volunteers for the City of Chandler (AZ) Public Library invited me to accompany her…
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Basura: An update on Emperor Donald’s new clothes
“Life isn’t about finding ourself. Life is about creating yourself.” — George Bernard Shaw What will the Donald wear for the big parade? It’s going to be a big one. This…
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Army Bob: High school teacher shows hatred, ignorance
by Robert M. Traxler Gregory Salcido, the El Rancho High School teacher and elected Pico Rivera City Councilman and former mayor, stated the comments below to his high school government…