This past Wednesday was Abraham Lincoln’s 216th birthday. Next Monday, we will observe a federal holiday in honor of George Washington’s birthday.
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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2/13/25
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The speed at which a group of unelected men is dismantling our government is head-spinning – which is probably the point. Speed means that we can’t catch up, and at least some things will get by us.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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2/13/25
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Access to affordable, high-quality child care is not just a family issue — it’s an economic imperative.
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By Wendy Doyle
Guest Columnist
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2/13/25
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Discovering love again is sometimes very difficult. In the story, “Fiddler on the Roof,” there is a scene in which Tevye, the husband, is asking his wife, Golde, “Do you love me?” It goes like this:
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By Pastor Jon Church
Katy Park Baptist Church
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2/13/25
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My husband Tom once accused me of being unromantic. As much as I hate to admit it, I think he might be right.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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2/10/25
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Author’s note: The information about Pettis County comes from William Claycomb’s book Life in Pettis County.
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By Rhonda Chalfant
Contributing Columnist
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2/10/25
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I don’t know about you all, but I’m over this winter weather. I’m ready for some sunshine and warmer temperatures. I want to plant some flowers and have my morning coffee on the front porch.
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By Sherry Broyles
Guest Columnist
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2/7/25
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President Donald Trump has declared war on woke in the federal government. One of his first targets was the lie of transgenderism. His executive order opens as follows:
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By Doug Kneibert
Contributing Columnist
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2/6/25
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Apparently, I can’t cross my fingers properly.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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2/6/25
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The other day I shared a Facebook meme from a homemaking blog that said, “Minimize the amount of news that you are exposed to. We ought to guard the quiet of our minds, much like we guard the peace of little children. We do not need to know everything. Our children need not worry about the troubles in life. Quiet news and peaceful happenings bring cheer. Let us bring cheer to our homes and not spread distressing troubles.” - Mrs. White, “The Legacy of Home Blog.”
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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2/6/25
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Like many other Missourians, I have been a Kansas City Chief’s fan from the time they came to Missouri from Texas.
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By Jack Miller
Contributing Columnist
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2/3/25
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The first backyard skirmish between Charlie and Pete happened five years ago on a night with a full moon. Charlie is our beloved beagle mutt who is now 14 years old and missing a few teeth. Pete is a trespassing possum who’s been trying to drive Charlie crazy for years.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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2/3/25
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Everything is all Trump, all the time. His overwhelming presence has blotted out the sun.
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By Barbara Shelly
Guest Columnist
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2/3/25
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The last two days felt like spring, with temperatures in the 60s, and I hoped that spring would soon be on the way.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
Contributing Columnist
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2/3/25
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Valentine’s Day is the perfect occasion to indulge in a romantic evening with a glass of exquisite wine. Whether you prefer a bold red, a crisp white, or a sparkling champagne, choosing the right wine can enhance the intimacy and joy of the celebration.
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By Turf D. Martin
Guest Columnist
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1/31/25
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All eighth-grade students in Missouri must pass a test on the Constitution.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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1/30/25
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From out of nowhere, a small darting light and then a fireball.
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By Clay Wirestone
Guest Columnist
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1/30/25
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I love birds. It may have begun when we lived in a small farm-type house near the city limits many years ago.
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By Faith Bemiss-McKinney
Contributing Columnist
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1/30/25
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Words are hard – much harder than they used to be. It's a symptom of middle age I hadn't heard about until it started happening to me. A few aches and pains? Sure. Crow's-feet and laugh lines? Okay, fine.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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1/27/25
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When the subject of cars we have owned though the years comes up in a conversation I have to admit that most of the ones I have owned were just barely worthy of that designation. There were only a few cars that I owned that someone said “Boy I wish I owned that car.”
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By Jack Miller
Contributing Columnist
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1/27/25
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