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Dorothy Rosby Contributing columnist Going to the veterinarian is traumatic for our cat which means it’s also traumatic for my husband and me. Probably for the vet too. Honestly, I’d rather take a bobcat in for shots. Or a...
Read MoreJoan Dorsey Contributing columnist Well here it is past Labor Day. Kids are going back to learning: in one form or another. It looks like there might be high school sports. We will see I guess. Most of us are tired of this year....
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Dorothy Rosby Contributing columnist I don’t mean to brag, but our refrigerator is above average. These days, the average fridge lasts just 14 years. Ours is 26 and still humming along, though it hums a little louder than it did...
Read MoreDorothy Rosby Contributing columnist I remember the first time I participated in a presidential election. The next day, an acquaintance asked me who I had voted for and I made the mistake of telling her. I was young, naive and...
Read MoreRiana Henderson Contributing columnist I wish I grew taller. When I was a little kid, I thought all adults grew to at least five foot nine inches, alas I only grew to be five foot one and a half – I usually round this up to five...
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Riana Henderson Contributing columnist A huge part of my job is proofreading, reading through the entire paper and checking for mistakes. The section of the newspaper that engages me the most is the obituary section. I like...
Read MoreJoan Dorsey Contributing Columnist Well once again I ventured past my comfort zone. I donned the protective gear and suited up. Hand sanitizer, mask and everything else either on or in my purse. I have officially given up on...
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