I’m concerned about my eyes. Oh, not my vision. It’s still bad. No, I’m concerned because the “German” is coming and coming quickly.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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3/28/24
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Chardonnay is a name that indicates the height of excellence and, at times, the pit of mediocrity.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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3/28/24
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For months now, I've been eating breakfast with a goose.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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3/28/24
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I have a long to-do list waiting for me after I write this column. So long, in fact, that I might be able to get through the day without thinking too much about what day it actually is. Today is March 15. The Ides of March. The day before my son’s birthday. Diagnosis day.
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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3/21/24
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Wines, like clothing fashions, have their distinct seasons. Now, it is the season that we move away from the heavier red wines of winter and move toward the lighter white and rose wines that are popular during the warmer seasons.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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3/21/24
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Instructor: “Now, wrap the fabric around your wrists and then pull yourself upside down to do the inverted starfish.”
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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3/21/24
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For Christians, the season of Lent is often perceived as a time of giving something up as a formal practice of fasting that imitates Jesus’ 40 days in the desert. This can be a very meaningful practice, but it is also something that can become a yearly habit that is unexamined. But Lent is a time when we do need to examine our hearts, minds and behaviors; it is a time to assess the ways we have fallen short of our dedication to bringing God’s kingdom to earth and the ways we have strayed from the path of love, justice, and mercy.
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By Marie Christ
Warrensburg Church of the Brethren
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3/18/24
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My mom taught me not to brag, but I’ll make an exception this one time. Because after my last few trips to the store, I’ve decided I’m the best of the best when it comes to these three abilities:
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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3/14/24
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Let’s be very honest: you wouldn't buy a wine with a label that says “Chateau Gar Bahge, a wine made from some kind of grapes.” As normal consumers, we always gravitate toward things that are familiar and the idea of plunking down hard-earned dollars for an unknown product is something that we instinctively try to avoid.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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3/14/24
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Citizens for Environmental Action hosts an annual Earth Day festival as part of the University of Central Missouri’s Earth Week.
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By Angela Palmer
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3/14/24
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Everywhere you turn, there are cries of impending doom. We’re constantly warned of financial crisis, castigated for climate change brought on by our fossil fuels and carbon emissions, and told democracy is threatened by white supremacy and Christian nationalism.
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By Robin Dale
Pastor, Elm Spring Baptist Church
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3/11/24
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“Those who know” is an often-used description of a product designed to entice readers or listeners to the fact that people who know more about the product than they do have endorsed it. I am usually “turned off” when I see that, but please forgive the use of it now.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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3/7/24
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Prepare for an interesting and challenging gardening year. February gave us an 80-degree day followed by a 36-degree day with low 20s overnight. In addition, the western part of Johnson County ended February abnormally dry. We’ll soon see how many of our plants have fared after a drought year and subzero temperatures this winter. New plantings will need to be monitored for moisture as the subsoil is drier, but it is Missouri, so conditions could rapidly change.
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By Susan Burch
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3/7/24
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Last night around 11 p.m., we heard a familiar noise from the darkened hallway outside our bedroom door. It was part moan, part growl and part muffled meow. Tom and I glanced at each other because we knew what that sound meant. Percy had another mouse.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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3/7/24
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“Then God made two great lights: the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night. He made the stars also” (Genesis 1:16).
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By Daryl Parsons
Minister, Warrensburg Church of Christ
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3/4/24
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When there’s a bomb threat or, God forbid, an explosion, we run away and report it so attackers can be arrested and punished.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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2/29/24
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Small businesses drive our economy forward, providing jobs and essential resources like food and fuel for local communities that might not have access for miles around.
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By Asahi Pompey
Guest Columnist
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2/29/24
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For centuries, port wines have been considered to be among the most regal of the still wines. It was a favorite among European royalty and was adored by the British.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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2/29/24
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Life was at a comfortable cruising altitude, and we were happy to be along for the ride. But then it nosedived, and some unseen force shoved me and my mom into a small room and slammed the door behind us. We looked around and realized we were alone in the cockpit, expected to take control and make a thousand different decisions to safely land the plane.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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2/22/24
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As warmer days arrive in our area, seeing plants come to life in our garden is an exciting prospect. However, be aware that you may not see some of your old plants again this year.
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By Susan Burch
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2/22/24
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