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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.…
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Ramblin’ Road: Memories of Thanksgivings past live on
by Phyllis McCrossin I trust everyone had a happy Thanksgiving. Ours was fairly quiet, it was just King, our daughter, her twin sons and me. I cooked. We ate buffet…
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Grandma used shortening for oatmeal raisin cookies
by Kathy Hamman Miller I always wondered why Grandma used shortening in her baking recipes and learned that it did have a purpose. It has a higher melting point than…
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Yes It’s True: Bobby Layne Curse tightens Lions grip
I confess there has been a missing piece in my continuing series about the Curse of Bobby Layne, and I can’t resist presenting another anecdote that adds to the power…
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One Small Voice: Greed, U.S. firms led to supply woes
In response to Mr. Robert M. Traxler (Army Bob) in his last column, published Thursday, Nov. 25: Another area on which we agree. My husband and I have long bemoaned…