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What if bad-mouthing or gossiping could land you in jail? It is likely many folks would be in jeopardy if an anti-gossip law was actually enforced in Douglas County.   And, believe it or not, such laws do exist.  Being punished for gossiping is very likely if you live in the town of Binalonan in…

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If you attended Ava schools ‘back in the good old days’ there is no doubt you recall adhering to a dress code.  And, it was a fairly restrictive dress code compared to today’s standards.   In my early years in elementary school, female students had to wear dresses or skirts.  Pants were not allowed, but…

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We are all different.   We approach life differently.   We each have different goals and thoughts about life and how life should be lived. We react differently, especially as adults.  Kids, however, are on the other end of the spectrum. Young kids get excited about nearly everything.   Living life is a new learning…

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The other day, while listening to a news program, the commentator stated “America’s drunk shopping habit” was exponentially increasing.  Drunk shopping.  So, I did a bit of research and found several studies stating the average American ‘drunk shopper’ spent $447.57 while under the influence of liquor in 2018.  Today, in 2019, the average has ballooned…

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On April 2, we have the privilege of casting a ballot for candidates in the municipal election.  Gratefully, this election season has been quiet and peaceful –– two words normally not associated with candidates vying for political office.  And better yet, the Herald staff has not had to deal with nasty political ads.  No defaming…

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Parenting labels, we’ve all heard them.   Tiger.  Helicopter.  Doting.  Organic.  Pushy. Protective. But have you heard of a lawnmower parent?   Hollywood celebrity and movie stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin are definitely lawnmower parents, and as newscasts recently reported, both women operated to the extreme limit.  And for both these women and others…

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Controversial issues saturate the news. It appears mainstream media works overtime to promote angst and dissension, and most days, for those of us who watch the news, it is difficult to discern what issues are actually presented in truth or biased exaggeration.  And, for some, the issues are deeply disturbing and the arguments, both within…

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Each week I have the pleasure of going through past issues of the Douglas County Herald for the Looking Backward column.  I get to pick out tidbits of information about people, community, and happenings that were once considered important newsworthy articles.  It is an interesting task, a fun job, but once in a while, it…

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Several weeks ago my husband and I watched several rounds of play at the Phoenix Open at the TPC Scottsdale, a golf tournament sponsored by Waste Management. The actual tournament play was interesting, but it was the practice round a day earlier that truly caught our attention and won our hearts.   In the practice…

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My faith in people was renewed last week.   My spirits were lifted because a kind individual made the choice to be generous and thoughtful with their personal time.   They didn’t have to. Their unselfish act took me totally by surprise, as it was a random deed of kindness.  Completely genuine. Memorable. Thoughtful. Meaningful. …

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