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The Christmas season has always been one of my favorite times of the year. It brings with it a natural pause — a moment to breathe, reconnect and remember what matters most.
Read moreAn interesting fact about me is that I lived with a Jewish family in college. The woman I rented a bedroom from was a single mom in need of a little extra income. I had all the amenities of living with a family and the added bonus of learning about another culture.
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It’s hard to escape AI these days. Artificial intelligence.
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I enjoyed my drive to work Monday morning. It was the perfect snow. One I could enjoy as I drove, watching puffy white snow drift slowly to earth.
Read moreDear Editor,
I enjoyed your editorial “What Defines ‘Home’?” in Oct. 16 issue of the Independent-Reporter. You mention Wichita, the place you grew up, and write, “Do I consider it my hometown? I’m not sure.”
After a stop-and-go start to fall harvest because of weather and breakdowns, we’ve finally found our groove in November.
Read moreWe are well past the midpoint of fall and closing in on winter. It is not an official thing, but to me, the defining point on the calendar between fall and winter is Thanksgiving. Generally, it is the time of the year when harvest is at least winding down, if not done, and the livestock are all in their wintering places.
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