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Ramblin’ Road: I found the world’s largest ball of twine
by Phyllis McCrossin I use a lot of handy-dandy apps while King and I are traveling. They are pretty cool little helpers while on the road. To find campsites I…
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Here’s the blueprint for 2 dozen blueberry muffins
by Kathy Hamman Miller Did you know that muffins spelled backwards is what you do when you take them out of the oven? Sniff’um! This batch makes two dozen muffins,…
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Yes It’s True: I thought I knew you. What did I know?
"Anyone can tell, you think you know me well. But you don't know me." — Ray Charles, 1963 My first meeting with Marty Andrews was shrouded in controversy because he…
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Army Bob: Can zoning be used to oppose racism?
“Only Neanderthals question science”— CNN by Robert M. Traxler Would you like to have high density, low-income housing built next to you in Dorr, Wayland, Martin, Hopkins or Moline, No?…
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Yes It’s True: A pastor’s passing prompts memories
“It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small world after all… It’s a small, small world.” — A song from one of the…
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I still fiercely defend those boys who ‘will be boys’
by Denise Dykstra I pulled the suburban into the park and giggled a little as the boys shot out of it. It was on a whim that we were out…
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Ramblin’ Road: Teens really are allergic to workplace?
by Phyllis McCrossin Two weeks ago I wrote about learning different cultures from a young co-worker. Since then, the young co-worker left (without notice) and a replacement was hired. Also…
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Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad an easy, popular dish
by Kathy Hamman Miller Lemon Lime Sunshine Salad Empty 1 pint of small curd cottage cheese into a large salad bowl of your choice. Mix 1 dry 3 ounce package…
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Yes It’s True: Reflections on another troop withdrawal
The news about the U.S. soon withdrawing from Afghanistan prompted memories of America’s leaving South Vietnam on April 30, 1975. I know, there often are posts on Facebook that assert…
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So… this lady can drive Grandpa Truck’s stick shift
by Denise Dykstra When I was young, my grandpa would take my brother and me to school. He had this odd colored green pick up. It seemed giant to me…