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Planned Parenthood – just the name seems to conjure up a Mom, Dad and children, being the family “planners” modern couples seem to think they are trying to practice — sounds…

Diana: So many will die... General: That's what soldiers do. by Walter G. Tarrow On Themyscira, an island hidden from mankind, the Amazons, a race of warrior women, perpetually and…

“When the sky’s falling, I take shelter under bullshit.” — Scott Lynch, Republic of Thieves He said, he said. It looks like we have a swearing contest. FBI Director James Comey…

“Don’t ever tell me we Americans live in a classless society. It’s a dirty lie. Most of us spend our entire lives looking up to and admiring athletes, celebrities and…

by Lynn Mandaville For more than a week now I've been deeply pondering the storm around Kathy Griffin's symbolic bloody beheading of our president. Boy, it sure got our national…

Coach Jon Gambee's resignation announcement today prompted me once again to contemplate the decline of ethics in athletics, even at the high school level. Yes, I believe in my heart that…

The state of California reported the most recent statistics for educational expenditures from both state and federal funds for 2014-15 was $76.6 billion. What are they getting for those hard-earned…

Wakefield Limited release and VOD — *** (out of 5) by Walter G. Tarrow Have you ever just wanted to get away? To leave the rat race, that long trip to and…

EDITOR'S NOTE: Lynn Mandaville was Henika District Library Director in Wayland for 29 years, retiring in 2014 and since then has moved with her family to Chandler, Ariz. After considerable…