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When life’s lessons leave you with a split lip

Today on “Handyman Corner” we’ll be getting a tetanus shot, possibly some stitches and learn how to load…

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Cowboyin’ around on the road again

Greetings from sunny Arizona, at last. I left Wallowa County just before the bad weather rolled in. However,…

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In the end, nothing gained

For readers who might be interested in reviewing a detailed account of the 41-day siege of federal property…

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Takes a village to grind an elk

The best things in life may be free but they sure do take a lot of maintenance. The…

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And the Democratic presidential nominee is …

In my column last month, I made a set of assessments and predictions regarding the Republican contest for…

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The pleasantry and the beauty

Upon meeting people here in Wallowa County I often ask how they came to live here. I am…

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From the stars to the slopes for 2016

Happy 2016, all you good people. My holiday spirit was kicked into high gear this season when I…

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And the GOP winner will be …

As a political junkie and a sports fan, I enjoy trying to handicap the quadrennial presidential horse race…

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Grandparents hold a trump card over parents

Let’s face it. When you become a parent you are in the amateur category. You are facing a…

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And Furthermore: A toast to Thanksgiving without the travel terror

Driving out of Wallowa County to the greater Portland-Gotham City area for Thanksgiving last week, my reflections on…

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