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Army Bob: Let’s pray for peace, but prepare for war
by Robert M. Traxler This column has maintained for weeks now that the Red Army is a blunt force object; I hope I am wrong, and they continue to use…
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Yes It’s True: Another tale, but this isn’t cautionary
Not long ago, I wrote an opinion piece that I called a “cautionary tale” about the Maple Valley school board and Superintendent and WHS grad Ozzie Parks. The following is…
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When the other side of the world feels like next door
by Denise Dykstra “How is writing about war going to have anything to do with joy, Mama?” my 17-year-old son asked me as I tried to type out this post.…
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Ramblin’ Road: How long can we travel in old trailer?
Phyllis McCrossin One of the things that one has to consider when living a nomadic lifestyle is finding a place to stay long-term. We have our summer months covered thanks…
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Sheet pan steak & potatoes is quick and tastes great
by Kathy Hamman Miller When you need a easy to put together, great tasting dinner, this is sure to be your new go to recipe. Toss it all together in…
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Army Bob: Time is on the side of Putin and Russia
by Robert M. Traxler As predicted, Russian President Vladimir Putin did what was expected of him, and we are not in a position to stop or even limit him in…
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One Small Voice: War is not healthy for almost everyone
by Lynn Mandaville We’ve all watched for weeks as Vladimir Putin placed his armies all around the perimeter of Ukraine. I recognized what he was doing right from the start,…
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Army Bob: Russia will take at least 1/3 of Ukraine soon
by Robert M. Traxler Russia and the Ukraine will cross swords in my opinion; it will not be pretty for Ukraine, as the Russians have overwhelming air assets and will…
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My optimism from spring fever tops filthy snowbanks
by Denise Dykstra "Pure Michigan" seems to be feeling purely worn out right now. I realize it’s a broad statement to claim that spring fever has caught us all, but…
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Ramblin’ Road: Aventures in paradise come at a cost
by Phyllis McCrossin In my previous life (before retirement) I used to talk to a lot of people. I could strike up a conversation with a total stranger and was…