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Hubbard trial moves into 2016
A good many of the news stories that were the most noteworthy events of 2015 will continue into this new year of 2016 and may repeat as the major...
‘Give him your heart, and he’ll give you his’
Saying goodbye to man's best friend By Anna-Claire Terry “A dog has no use for fancy cars, big homes, or designer clothes. A water logged stick will...
Which one of you ate Blitzen?
Those of you who follow this column know that I am a dog lover. And you know that the dogs I love most (at the present) are Libby-the-Lab,...
Attempting to predict GOP nominations
Last week we discussed the presidential race. The GOP race for the nomination has been one of the most illuminating in history. Never before have...
Reminiscing again
Some of you have heard some of this before, but some of you haven’t, so bear with me. We are going to do some high class remembering. Three years...
December rains finally arrive
Following a lengthy period of droughty winter weather, the “December Rains” arrived. My rain gauge indicated that altogether, at least 16 inches of...
My pets are spoiled
My cat, Abby, is literally sitting in my lap with her front paws on my desk as I’m typing this column. Her presence is creating a challenge, but...
Inside the Statehouse: Selecting rather than electing
Folks, we are in the midst of a presidential race. It has been ongoing for well over a year. We will select a new president in November. Barack...