In the News
There is more to life than problems in the rain forest
Mark Rosman
      I think a lot about telling the truth to children these days. I have two children, ages 10 and 12, and they go to good public schools; places where, I'm sure, the teachers and administrators care about doing a good job for them.
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Coda
At least, the mayor always kept everything interestin'
Greg Bean
      There's a wonderful scene in Larry McMurtry's great American novel "Lonesome Dove" when former Texas Rangers Woodrow Call and Gus McCrae are discussing the inexorable march of time. They've just ridden into San Antonio, Texas, and the place is much different from the raucous frontier town they remember.
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Are We There Yet?
She's trying hard to hide from homework
Lori Clinch
      I feel that my love for my children exhibits itself best in their hours of need. I've been there for third-strike disputes, three-second lane violations, and while another mother might have headed for the hills during the altercation that followed an illegal motion out on the front lawn, I heard both sides, listened with intent, and firmly told them to replay the down.
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Hope you didn't miss the Holly Belly Boutique
"Decorated with wrapping paper, glitter and plenty of tinsel, Carol Avella pointed out a Christmas tree."
Adele Young Bloopers
      We like to start the new year by looking back at the typographical and grammatical errors that almost made it, and some that actually did make it, into some of Greater Media Newspapers' publications during the previous year.
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