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One Small Voice: I gave Rand a chance. She failed
by Lynn Mandaville When I was a teenager of about 17, and my father was a devout Republican and firm believer in the capitalist system, Pop encouraged me to read…
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Army Bob: Ayn Rand is a bulwork against socialism
I recently discovered the philosophy of author, cinematographer, philosopher Alisa Zinov’yevna Rosenbaum, better known and despised by socialists as Ayn Rand. Ayn Rand is known as the greatest promoter of…
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My family and I are living the opposite life of ‘Hygge’
by Denise Dykstra I was introduced to the word “Hygge” (which I am never sure I am pronouncing correctly or not) by one of my dear friends. She currently lives…
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Ramblin’ Road: King and I aren’t really in ‘Nomadland’
Phyllis McCrossin by Phyllis McCrossin Since the release of the movie Nomadland last year, I’ve found a lot of people kind of raise their eyebrows when they learn King and…
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Pumpkin muffins recipe includes only 5 ingredients
by Kathy Hamman Miller This easy to make pumpkin muffin recipe has only five ingredients and is great when you’re short on time and need to whip up something tasty…
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Yes It’s True: Oh mentor, my mentor. Please rest in peace
I was somewhat startled this morning to notice the obituary for Dr. Glenn Niemeyer, 87, of Jenison. Dr. Glenn Niemeyer The Good Doctor was my mentor and advisor when I…
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Army Bob: Let’s put a stop on federal govt. overreach
“You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality.” — Ayn Rand It’s not often I agree with President Joe Biden, but when he said on…
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I tried out the suggestion of ‘One Word for One Year’
by Denise Dykstra It’s the New Year, and I just love the "new start" feeling that comes with it. My family members will roll their eyes and tell you how…
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Ramblin’ Road: It’s easy to get lured into consumption
by Phyllis McCrossin It’s New Year’s Day and that can mean only one thing… the ads for weight loss programs and products will be inundating the television airwaves or a…
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Cold and flu home remedy! It’s chicken noodle soup
by Kathy Hamman Miller Another home remedy of Grandma’s, besides the soup, was “An apple a day keeps the doctor away!” This saying used to make us smile because we…