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Tree betrays its rotten secret

A couple days can be a long time. I went off on a river trip last week for…

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Catholicism open to change

During the past two weeks, Roman Catholic bishops and cardinals have been gathered in Rome for a synod…

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When party line was a lifeline

When you hear the term “party line,” most people think of the Communist, Democrat or Republican party line.…

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Wet stack induces good cry

Be careful about leaving your roof outside. That’s the latest lesson I’ve learned the expensive way. The previous…

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ISIL illegitimate by any label

A few months ago, most Americans had never heard of ISIS. Now, we just wish we never had.…

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It’s time to let ’er buck

Chief Joseph Days is over and a great time was had by all. Now it is time to…

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Wedding a cooked pig ingredient

When cooking at home I usually just scoop peanut butter out of the jar with my fingers and…

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I met a Henry at every turn

On my recent vacation to Southern Oregon, Boston, and Cape Cod, one name kept cropping up more than…

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Newspaper career here suited well

It occurs to me as I stand poised ready to enter a new phase of life – the…

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Depression common, but widely misunderstood

The death last week of comedian and actor Robin Williams shook a lot of people. His manic energy,…

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