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I enjoy breadcrumbs of joy in a sea of holiday chaos
by Denise Dykstra We were sitting at our table in a restaurant, waiting for our order to arrive, when “I’ll be Home for Christmas” came on. “I can’t stand this…
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Marinated venison bamboo skewers are seasonal treat
Ingredients: 2 pounds ground venison 1 lb. regular jimmy deans pork sausage1/3 cup soy sauce less sodium 1/4 cup white sugar1/3 cup chopped green onion1/2 cup drained dry crushed pineapple 2 eggs3/4 cup…
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Army Bob: Let’s not elect either Trump or Biden
by Robert M. Traxler It is very early in the Presidential election cycle, but folks are already jockeying for the nomination in the 2024 election. Two folks I hope do…
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‘Tis the season of waiting, prompting my reflections
A few years ago, a friend asked me if I wanted to be on a podcast with her to do a four-part series on Advent. I jumped at the chance…
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Ramblin’ Road: The joys of Grandparenting 2.0 in Calif.
By Phyllis McCrossin It’s Sunday evening and the trailer is quiet. Too quiet -- or, maybe not. It’s been a busy 10 days. There is a reason people don’t generally…
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Mom’s Pecan Pie is perfect end to any holiday meal
We all look forward to Mom’s Pecan Pie, it’s the perfect dessert for a holiday meal. There are cookbooks from Texas that are dated in the late 1800s that suggest…
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Wayland, schools all over state, dealing with threats
Dr. Christina Hinds I wrote to parents about the horrendous incident at Oxford High School Monday and today I would like to share additional information and resources with you. Schools…
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Army Bob: Media wrong to trash Kyle Rittenhouse
by Robert M. Traxler Facts are pesky things because they get in the way of feelings. “For people who identify strongly with one side of the political spectrum or the…
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One Small Voice: Give a try to downshifting Christmas
By Lynn Mandaville Army Bob (Mr. Robert Traxler) recently posted an opinion piece about the supply chain problems currently plaguing the United States. It was a thoughtful column, and I…
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Soapmaker realizes dream of owning her businesses
HD Soaps by Hilltop Designs carries unique gifts and products at its Dorr and Tanger Outlet locations. Christine and me Owner–proprietor Christine Weber of Martin started her business with $20.…