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There have been Christmas gifts worth remembering
by Denise Dykstra With Christmas just around the corner, I was reflecting on some memorable gifts over the years. Every year we always try to find those perfect gifts for…
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Grandma’s Pin Wheel Cookies include center jam
by Kathy Hamman Miller These cookies are made of a flakey, cream cheese dough and are stuffed with your favorite jam in the center. It’s a great holiday cookie that’s…
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Ramblin’ Road: Christmas traditions seem to change
by Phyllis McCrossin Phyllis McCrossin It’s Saturday, a week before Christmas. The King and I are waiting for our grandsons to come for another overnight visit. This is their father’s…
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One Small Voice: Dana and I share long love of Beatles
by Lynn Mandaville Because my husband Dave walks every morning, something he’s been doing without fail for the past four years, he has become friends with several of our neighbors…
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Army Bob: Crime may be top issue in 2022 election
by Robert M. Traxler There is no crime crisis in our nation; if you mention crime statistics going, up you are accused of being a racist, sexist, homophobe. Just look…
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Ramblin’ Road: A sea of red tape is dragging me down
by Phyllis McCrossin King and I have spent the past week completing forms through the Michigan Assigned Claims Plan. I really have no idea what the agency is, but it’s…
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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…