Opinion
Election ‘Red Wave’ turned out to be a red herring
The Republican Party endured considerable humiliation on election night, as their much-anticipated “red wave” turned out to be…
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Red Wave so weak it’s looking a little pinkish
Those of us who love America are exhaling sighs of relief because it turns out that the midterm…
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Live music? A bouncy house? It’s your funeral, take 1
My cousin’s husband owns a funeral home, so I’m anxious to hear his take on a front-page article…
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BARN seeks donations to help pay for expansion
This holiday season, you can help craft a future that fosters hands-on skills, and contributes to a strong…
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50th reunion a reminder of great life before internet
My mind has been wandering into thoughts of getting older ever since I received an e-mail reminding me…
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My Irish eyes are smiling; wish I had the accent
My favorite news story of 2009 revealed that, in a poll of 5,000 women worldwide, Irish was voted…
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Drive safely to avoid skid in the 1st place
Q: What should I do if my car starts to skid on ice or snow?
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Pain lasts long after Veterans Day
Lowering our flags to half-staff is a solemn act that recognizes our fallen heroes, whether they be men…
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Wait for clear path before entering dangerous intersections
Q: I was recently told by a friend that the proper way to make a left-hand turn at…
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Don’t disconnet airbags; they save lives
Q: I drive an Escalade. It’s a tank. My airbag went off in a collision, and it almost…
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EV batteries need recycling or more mines will be dug
Demand for Electric Vehicles is soaring—-accelerated by climate change concerns.
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Lottery, gold, kindness key to my retirement plans
There is a quote tacked above my computer screen from Robert Juarroz that says, “I can hear my…
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Life would improve if we all went to the dogs
My 23-month-old Labrador, Thurber, makes me laugh out loud at least five times every day.
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LA does it all for homeless, except solve problem
I just called our Realtor. My wife and I just put our house in Los Angeles on the…
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U.S., tribes keep working to restore salmon
Indigenous tribes existed for thousands of years before we heard the word “infrastructure.”
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Tips on how to get people back to work
To “Build Back America” key workers must return to job sites.
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When you have to meet to have a meeting about meetings
“If you had to identify, in one word, the reason why the human race has not achieved, and…
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Brotherly love evident on the semi-pro baseball tour
In 1997, the Cooperstown Hall of Fame honored the Acerra family, an all-Italian, 12-brother semi-pro team that played…
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Proud of son voting for the 1st time
I’m proud of my son Gideon for doing his civic duty and casting a vote for the first…