In 1967 the Beatles released a song called “Strawberry Fields Forever.” Written by John Lennon, one of four members of the group; the song was inspired from his childhood memories of playing in …
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CHITCHAT CORNER | By Linda K. Ballard
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4/20/18
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Dear Facebook,
I know you’ve been under fire lately due to the Cambridge Analytica scandal (and the fact that your gobzillionaire CEO Mark Zuckerberg is reacting like a 16-year-old who just got …
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH DADDY? | JASE GRAVES
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4/20/18
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A person who repairs and makes shoes and boots is called a cobbler simply because they knew how to “cobble” pieces of leather together to fashion shoes. The profession was highly respected during …
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4/13/18
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When I was a kid, I had a pony. I don’t mention that a lot. People get the wrong impression: pampered rich girl prancing around a snooty stable on an English saddle.
Not even close.
My …
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A WORD PLEASE | JUNE CASAGRANDE
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4/13/18
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A key element being overlooked in the ongoing debate on “Gun Control” is the purchase and sale of unlicensed firearms by private individuals. Although dealers have restrictions to follow under …
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4/10/18
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If you’re looking for a new furry friend this spring, then a pet rabbit may be for you.
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From TAMU
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4/10/18
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WE were watching this week as thousands of teachers and supporters rallied at the state capitol building in Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Education Association, the state’s largest teacher union, was …
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CHITCHAT CORNER | By Linda K. Ballard
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4/6/18
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As an educator, I feel blessed that I usually have the same spring break as my three daughters, which means we get to spend a week of quality time off together while my wife continues to go to work …
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WHAT'S WRONG WITH DADDY? | JASE GRAVES
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4/6/18
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Barbecuing is one of the true joys of summertime. Who hasn’t enjoyed good company, perfect weather and good food made over hot coals or a gas fire – at home, in a park, on a beach or a campsite? …
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4/6/18
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AWAKENING TO THE SOUND of birds singing seemed natural on a sunny spring day. A smile crossed my face and I felt quite blessed and then it registered…this was Good Friday, the day HE was nailed to …
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By Linda Ballard
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