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Squirrels have taken up carving

Our squirrels have been busy, but I doubt they'll have their creative project done by Halloween.

Procrastination lesson learned early

It's late afternoon on a Thursday, and I'm writing my column for next Wednesday.

What should schools be named?

What's in a name?

Memories are worth aching feet

Here’s something to remember the next time you’re dancing in the street: The street is hard.

Chalk up victories for the customer

Let's call this Adventures in Customer Service

Rivals will meet to swap old stories

Chick Whitesell had been looking for me.

One person can change the world

It was Dictionary Day, and Doug Inman was talking to the kids.

Offerings are educational, intense

It’s time to take a look at the bookcase and see if there’s any reading I can recommend.

Commitments pile up like leaves

Like it or not, fallen leaves are starting to appear in our yard.

Cabin has become a labor of love

“So,” said my wife of 48 years, “what were your first impressions?”

We must not forget shortcomings

OK, folks, it’s time to pick up a hot topic, one no one is comfortable talking about. Let’s talk about race.

Dad would stop for shiny Penneys

My father was never much for roadside attractions. 

Don't be bullied by the scammers

I was eavesdropping. It may be a professional habit.

Train trip created flight questions

Wandering through the Dunkirk passenger depot with my friends Jack Robbins and Dane Mumbower, I found myself recalling my first train ride.

Moon walkers eclipsed need for clean laundry

All I know for sure is that I didn't smell very good. 
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