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Army Bob: Government reduction battle looming
by Robert M. Traxler What in the world just happened? Like President Donald Trump or hate him, most folks need to admit that he has changed the political landscape. The…
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King & I: Calif. canine caper comes callin’
We are now settled in at Lake Jennings campground in Lakeside, Calif. Weekdays are fine, but the weekends are busy and filled with people who can’t follow rules – the…
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Remember bacon smell in Grandma’s kitchen?
by Kathy Hamman Miller Mmmm remembering that smell of bacon walking through Grandma’s kitchen. Ingredients: 12 slices bacon 1/4 cup bacon grease left from the just fried bacon, or olive…
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Army Bob: Blue govs try to ‘Trump proof’ states
by Robert M. Traxler Gov. Gavin Newsom of my old home state of California has said he and the state government need to "Trump Proof” the state, which means to…
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King & I: ripping materials is a cathartic pleasure
by Phyllis McCrossin Today marks day five in sunny California. We are getting ready to move to our new campground Friday. In the meantime, we have been moving slow, taking…
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Retirees group shares burnt grapes how-to
by Kathy Hamman Miller This delicious recipe was brought back from a small community of retirees who were gracious enough to share a favorite of theirs. And yes, the name…
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Yes It’s True: Was MDOT city grant ‘convenient’?
“How convenient.” — Dana Carvey as The Church Lady from Saturday Night Live. I have absolutely no evidence, but I must admit to being suspicious about the timing of the…
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Army Bob: For some, it’s the post-election blues
by Robert M. Traxler The election is over, so perhaps we can get back to some sense of normalcy -- fat chance! Now the media will lose their minds and…
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King & I: A weary trek west finally comes to an end
by Phyllis McCrossin Today marks day six of being on the road. We left Monday. Tonight we are staying at a campground in Quartzite, Ariz. Not the free Bureau of…
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Serve crock pot sausage Parmesan sauce over pasta
by Kathy Hamman Miller Ingredients: 1 to 2 pounds of sausage 1 - 45 ounce tomato pasta sauce of choice 1/4 cup warm water with 1 cube chicken bouillon 1/2…