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Vanity press no longer seems vain

Once upon a time, they were called the “vanity press.”

Cupboards both have personality

This is the tale of two china cupboards.

Hat appears from digital archives

Where did that hat come from?

Emails offer a lot to catch up on

It’s been a week of international emails.

Calendar is already complicated

It’s January, and already the calendar is getting complicated.

House of cards gets more additions

How many decks of cards does one house need?

Traveling sales revealed treasures

When was the last time you encountered a traveling salesman?

Putting resolutions on the record

Is there anything more guilt-inducing than New Year’s resolutions?

There’s still plenty to write about

One of these days, when I sit down to write this weekly column, it will be the last one.

Friendship still a special blessing

One of the great benefits of a long life — one of those blessings I count in the middle of the night when sleep can be hard to come by — is the friendships we form along the way.

Christmas spirit continues to grow

“Audrey’s grown another inch,” said my wife as I wandered through the kitchen.

Desk keeps key items close at hand

It looks like it’s time to clean my desk again. Trouble is, I’m working at three desks these days.

Toddler set was excellent purchase

Dollar for dollar, it has to be one of the smartest purchases we’ve ever made.

Paper delivery has gotten easier

Today’s paper is big, no doubt about it. But delivering it is easier than it used to be.

Bud's story is worth remembering

Well-meaning folks in county government are kicking around their concerns about Jay County Retirement Center.
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