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A mother works full time to get herself out of the job
by Denise Dykstra We met with some new friends this past weekend and were talking about our families. “Wait, four boys? You have FOUR boys?” one asked. Yes. And look,…
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Phyllis McCrossin won’t be ramblin’ with pen any more
by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin "Wild and windblown... that's how you've grown... Who can cling to a Ramblin' Rose?" — Nat King Cole, 1963 This will be my final column…
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Mushroom provolone burgers with caramelized onions is tasty entree
This onion, bella mushroom, and provolone burger has layers of flavor that your family is sure to enjoy. You’ll find that Bella’s are great to pair up with onions and…
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Basura: Fox host Laura Ingraham’s Bad Angle
“Pity the mother and the father when the kids go away.” — The Amazing Rhythm Aces Fox host Laura Ingraham earns $15 million per year, according to four sources. I’d…
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Army Bob: Let’s not open Pandora’s Box of nukes
by Robert M. Traxler The Secretaries of State and Defense traveling to the capital city of Ukraine, Kiev, was the right thing to do, no if ands or buts, full…
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Au Gratin Hash Brown Casserole creates memories
by Kathy Hamman Miller Good memories with this one! Mom’s tasty side dish that goes with anything makes this comforting side dish a casserole everyone loves. To try something new…
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My son and I make front porch the priority project
by Denise Dykstra I have a thing about front porches. I can’t help but notice as I drive by them. I have been known to send people a note saying,…
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Ramblin’ Road: Camping is a lifestyle that we chose
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s been an uneventful week. King and I hibernated in the trailer on Monday as the snow swirled around us. We did venture out once for a…
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Army Bob: Give Ukraine the tools to finish its mission
by Robert M. Traxler We are being told by the Russians in Ukraine that they are fighting the Nazis and fascists in Ukraine; the Ukrainians tell us that they are…
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Yes It’s True: Just how do I want to be remembered?
"Sometimes I wonder, just for awhile… will you ever remember me?” — Tim Buckley, 1967 When I wrote a feature story for the Kalamazoo Gazette about then-Lt. Gov. Brian Calley,…