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Happy fall celebration!
When we spoke of a war on Christmas, they rolled their eyes. They told us to “grow up” when we wanted to keep our high school logos. They said cancel culture was a myth. Now, they can’t believe that the forces of diversity, equity and inclusion want to cancel Halloween.
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Food for thought
My horoscope for Saturday, Aug. 19 said that I would be faced with a difficult choice. As always, it was correct, which is why I base all major decisions on the stars. Everything good always happens on the same day. My dilemma on Saturday was whether to grab my Louisville Slugger and my mask and […]
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A League of Their Own
As you may have noticed, protesting is back in vogue. Beyond the immediate complaints, it’s hard to know exactly what has spawned the recent resurgence in this trend of seeking redress of grievances by “singing songs and carrying signs,” as The Buffalo Springfield once sneered. Maybe part of it is aging Baby Boomers and their […]
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