The world isn’t all dog poop
Unlike my usually jovial and self-reflecting anecdotes, this week was going to be different. I carried a plethora of things on my mind—all of……
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Space makes for easier read
While checking e-news the other morning, I chanced upon a compelling article. Writing in The Atlantic (05/11/18), James Hamblin cited a recent Skidmore College……
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Legislative session step in right direction
Carolyn McGinn The 2018 Legislative Session has come to an end after 90 days. There were plenty of issues to contend with this session,…
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Our lives as railroaders
Ray Olais I was born the son of a Railroader, destined to marry a Railroader, and eventually retired as a Railroader. The intersection of……
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Jury-rigged reindeer for sale
Although my wife is too kind to say anything, she has a noticeable dislike for the re-wired reindeer setting on the front lawn at…
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Empty nest takes time to come to grips with
Several weeks ago, I became afflicted with writer’s block, where the cold and unfeeling keys on my computer desktop seemed to stare up at……
Read MorePeasants can’t afford healthcare? Let them start HSAs
That’s me in the photo in last week’s Newton Now, listening to Rep. Estes with my hand clenched over my mouth. There were times…
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Strength derived from numbers…and a tiny, little house plant.
Ever since Kendall and I bought our home, I have been completely overwhelmed by the love and support that has been given to us……
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Ten miles a challenge loaded for bear
We were somewhere past 6,000 feet on an ascent to the Grinnell Glacier in Montana when an excited fellow descending the trail and speaking……
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Maverick makes for a beta pet
We adopted a new member of the family on the 4th of July. His name is Maverick. This process was not without a lot……
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