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An apple a day keeps the doctor away
October 22, 2011 I never had to worry about the amount that the children ate. Our family loved all kinds of fruit. There were lots of apple trees on the farm. Grandma Swanson made pies with the Greenings. more »»
A day of writing
October 22, 2011 Ray Bradbury, one of my favorite authors, was so dedicated to his craft that he would rent a typewriter in the basement of a college library everyday to keep himself free from everyday distractions. more »»
Afterthoughts
October 22, 2011 Close call During a recent township meeting, a Pennsylvania State Trooper stopped by to introduce himself to supervisors and local residents. more »»
Drug problem is growing
October 22, 2011 Many individuals believe that drug and alcohol abuse is not their problem. There is also the misconception that drug or alcohol abusers belong to a segment of society different from their ow. more »»
“The Joy of Cooking”
October 15, 2011 Recently I picked up a copy of the Joy of Cooking. I knew about this little book, but I had never read it. The paperback cover told me this is volume one, main dishes. more »»
Come on, I dare you!
October 15, 2011 I spent the first few years of my life and very memorable weeks every summer after that in that glorious village, Kushequa, where my maternal grandparents lived. more »»
A tall tale
October 15, 2011 Born in the generation when the average woman was 5’3’ tall, my mother grew to a lofty height of 5’11”. My stepfather’s pet name for her was “Shorty. more »»
Pumpkins in short supply!
October 8, 2011 Usually my grandson has lots of pumpkins to sell, but this year they are in short supply. If he has enough for the family, that is about it. more »»
Best days of our lives
October 8, 2011 When we’re growing up, we hear that phrase often. Might start hearing it again when we’re retired. Too often it’s more like: “These SHOULD BE the best days of your/my life…. more »»
Afterthoughts
October 8, 2011 Food for thought After the members of a municipal committee decided they didn’t need to “overthink” an issue, they moved on. Shortly thereafter, the discussion returned to the issue with a vengeanc. more »»
College angst
October 8, 2011 You learn a lot in college. I’ve been learning about muscles. About joints. more »»
READERS FORUM
October 8, 2011 A guiding principle of Gov. more »»
The Fall season: Beauty and memories
October 1, 2011 Last weekend the season of autumn officially began. For the past week I watched the hillsides begin to color. It is not full color by any means, but there is certainly more than a hint of c. more »» 
SitCOMM: Through a father’s eyes
October 1, 2011 All I could think of was Andy Pettitte. Yes, I know, he’s retired. more »»
Afterthoughts
October 1, 2011 A direct, but not helpful, answer A concerned citizen asked a group of municipal decision-makers how they felt about a proposal. more »»
People ought to sign work they do
October 1, 2011 (This classic Andy Rooney column was originally published June 12, 1990.) The other night, I was sitting looking at a brick wall in the living room of some friends. more »»
Abbreviating the message
October 1, 2011 I am not a tweeter. I am not even a texter. I’m not saying I never could be, but I wonder just how many acronyms and abbreviations I can work into my language at this stage of the game. more »»
Editorial response
October 1, 2011 Dear editor: At some point, the citizens of the Warren County must demand that the leadership of the Warren County School District Board of Directors quit playing the martyr and take some... more »» |
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