Federated garden clubs pursue many meaningful projects, but there’s one that stands out in its ability to make a huge difference in the lives of those struggling to lift themselves out of poverty. Throughout the United States, home ownership remains an elusive goal for many who simply can’t afford to buy that first decent...
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Ways Firefighters Live, Part 3
Part 3 of Ways Firefighters Live.
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…And Beyond
By Dr. Percy George I’ve had a tough time starting my follow-up healthcare article this morning, tougher than usual. I refused to listen to the talking heads on TV before and after the House bill squeaked by late Saturday night. I didn’t even stay up for the vote, and I’ve been selective about all...
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There’s Just One Problem
Federated garden clubs pursue many meaningful projects, but there’s one that stands out in its ability to make a huge difference in the lives of those struggling to lift themselves out of poverty.
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Fall Flatheads
Would you like to fill your freezer with a year’s worth of fish after just one trip? Would you like to feel one of the strongest freshwater fish in the world on the other end of your line? I am assuming all fisherman would answer “yes” to those questions.
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The 1969 Mercury Marauder X100
I suspect I will receive some feedback about including this vehicle in my blog this week. But with this being Halloween weekend I thought that I would give you something to squeal about.
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Cooler Weather Brings Big Rewards
Rock Fish, Striped Bass, Stripers, whatever you want to call them, are about to get hot. Every fall/early winter fisherman get the itch to throw on their warmest fishing clothing and go after this popular fish. The one catch is, it usually needs to be pretty cold.
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Ways Firefighters Live, Part 2
Part 2 of Ways Firefighters Live.
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Reflections on Goldenrod
I like most flowers. And many times, the one I’m looking at is the one I love. But for a number of years now, I’ve had a special place in my heart for Goldenrod.
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The 1960 Ford Starliner
The year was 1960. John F. Kennedy defeats Richard Nixon. The Pirates beat the Yankees. Frank Sinatra releases what will become the album of the year. And a Star was born, the 1960 Ford “Starliner.”
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Fall’s Here
September's gone, October's here with a couple of cool fall nights already We had a late summer sabbatical, two weeks' vacation back to back—a quiet, slow one at the beach, the next not so slow in Hawaii. Yep, halfway 'cross Big Blue--The Aloha State, Honolulu, Waikiki, Pearl Harbor.
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