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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…
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Basura: An open letter to those still unvaccinated
“When people show you who they are, believe them.” — Maya Angelou Dear unvaccinated people: Of course, I am referring to those who could be vaccinated against Covid-19 and its…
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Army Bob: Don’t blame capitalism for our troubles
by Robert M. Traxler When did we lose our free will? The health problems of Americans, diet-related obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, sleep apnea, even according to some, some…
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This is my end of the year ‘Card of Thanks’ column
by Denise Dykstra The End of the Year It’s here, the last week of 2021. I am a sucker for “Best Of” lists and end of the year rememberings. When…
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Ramblin’ Road: My book is a memoir of joys, sorrows
by Phyllis McCrossin December has been a busy month for me. I finally published the book I’ve been working on since April 2015. Yes. I wrote a book. Yes, it’s…