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Letter from the Editor: If I Can’t Have Memorial Day, I’m taking National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day instead

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Letter from the Editor: If I Can’t Have Memorial Day, I’m taking National Pigs-in-a-Blanket Day instead

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body The dreaded holidays of Memorial Day and Labor Day — also known as the ones farmers’ wives don’t really get to celebrate. First of all, I am impatiently waiting for my favorite time of the year: outdoor track season.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Princess and the pea

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: Princess and the pea

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body By Sara Goodman There’s not much an insomniac hates worse than a hotel room. After describing my hotel routine to a fellow traveling sports mom, her comment was, “Wow, you are definitely a princess and the pea-type person.” Unfortunately, yes, I am.

Playtime with Flipper!

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Playtime with Flipper!

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Thursday, April 16, 2026

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia I last left you canal side at the wonderful rental condo we shared with our son and daughter-in-law near Anna Maria Island on the Florida Gulf. It was a little before 2 p.m.

Letter from the Publisher:

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Letter from the Publisher:

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body Did the bunny find you? Ours came and went pretty quickly, but we managed to feed ourselves and enjoy some delicious chocolate eggs and, of course, the sunshine. I’m including a couple pictures that I find exciting this week.

Letter from the Editor: Traditions

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Letter from the Editor: Traditions

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body Easter felt a little different this year – caught somewhere between winter and spring. Even in that in-between season, we find ourselves holding onto the traditions that bring us comfort.

The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: A little bit lost

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The Morning Stroll and Cuppa Joe: A little bit lost

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body By Sara Goodman Last week, something happened that doesn’t happen to me very often. I found myself completely overwhelmed with the week’s activities, and when the deadline came due for my article, I knew it wasn’t going to happen.

Gulf of America- Here we come!

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Gulf of America- Here we come!

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body By Bob Simmons, CEO, Simmons Multimedia Last month Di and I escaped the NoDak cold for a week in the Florida sun. In the past we’ve enjoyed trips to Miami and the Keys. In recent years, Di and her girlfriends have had great getaways in the Clearwater area.

Musings from Munich: Spring in small-town America

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Musings from Munich: Spring in small-town America

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Thursday, April 9, 2026

Body As the snow melts away, it’s that time of year again when we dog owners become a little overwhelmed by just how much our dogs have, well … left behind. It all got covered up by the snow. Out of sight, out of mind.

Letter from the Publisher:

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Letter from the Publisher:

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Body How do you think we’d all get along if we didn’t have a weather forecast? Just wake up in the morning, and it is what it is. No planning around the weatherman or the word on the street.

Letter from the Editor:

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Letter from the Editor:

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Thursday, April 2, 2026

Body There are weeks when putting together a newspaper feels routine. Then there are weeks when it feels like something more.

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