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“During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act.” — Most often attributed to George Orwell  “Lies can be verbal or nonverbal, kindhearted or self-serving, devious or…

As I write this, it is the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, invasion of radical Islam committing murder on innocents. As were you, I was in shock about the Twin…

Review of The Boss Baby **** out of five stars Currently available on video by Walter G. Tarrow Wow! So colorful! And clever. And funny fun fun. And how could…

"It's nothing personal... it's just business." — Stringer Bell on "The Wire." Actor Idris Elba acquired a lot of deserved fame for his role as Stringer Bell in David Simon's…

“There is no exception to the rule that every rule has an exception.” — James Thurber "Not A Polished Politician" We hear this about Donald a lot. Stuff like: "He’s…

by Robert M. Traxler The summer is waning and those of us who operate motorcycles are sad. Riding a bike, any bike, through beautiful Allegan County is a very enjoyable…

by Lynn Mandaville I'm pretty sure everyone who reads this is familiar with the phenomenon of suicide by cop. For those who aren't, it's when a suicidal person creates a…

With the election of a new president, the losing side always has a problem adjusting to the loss and accepting of the new president and his political ideas. It was the…

“With an oink oink here, an oink oink there, here an oink, there an oink, everywhere an oink oink.”       — Old MacDonald Had a Farm It was 1981,…

Review of "Good Time" ***1/2 out of five stars Currently showing at Celebration! Cinema RiverTown in Grandville A bank heist gone awry with two brothers, a smart one and a…