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For the cold winter nights, give Easy Goulash a chance
Ingredients 2 pounds lean ground beef 1 large sweet onion, chopped 2 cups beef broth, (I used low sodium) 1 - 29 ounce can of tomato sauce 2 - 15…
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Army Bob: It’s time to show Dr. Anthony Fauci the door
I suggest we replace Dr. Anthony Fauci with a brutally frank, totally truthful medical professional. When will the COVID-19 emergency end? We have been promised by Dr. Fauci several times…
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Yes It’s True: OK, Denise, here’s my 1968 gift story
This week’s installment of Denise Dykstra’s perky and positive “Everyday Joys” column has inspired me to respond. As is her custom, she ends her communication with an offer to readers…
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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…