BACK IN THE SADDLE

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. 

4-H, fair intertwine with musings

Back in the day, when my dear friend the late Tom Casey had only bits and pieces of ideas for a column, he'd begin it with this introduction: "One or two things that may or may not merit a paragraph or two." 

Fair brings back memories

The scent of cotton candy is in the air.

Office left to memorabilia, memories

This is not fun. 

Pocket is once again missing knife

It's around here somewhere.

So what's going on with The CR?

I was pumping gas.
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