There. I said it.
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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10/12/23
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There are wines produced in all price ranges from the very affordable to the just barely affordable to the “if we don’t eat for a week, we can afford it.” The question must then arise, “Is the wine worth it?”
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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10/12/23
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It used to be a common acknowledgment that all have sinned. Of course, no one likes going around saying, “I’m a sinner.” The personal acknowledgment of sin is embarrassing and humbling. Even in the Church, people don’t actually like to confess their sins. Yet that is exactly what God says is required in order to find forgiveness! The Bible states it this way: “If we confess and forsake our sin, we will find forgiveness; but whoever hides their sin will not prosper.”
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By Robin Dale
Pastor, Elm Spring Baptist Church
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10/9/23
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Dear Ragweed,
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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10/5/23
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Just about the time that our clocks “fall back,” and the leaves on the trees are turning red or golden, we begin to think about the approaching end of the year celebrations of Halloween, Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year’s, and the grand get-togethers with family and friends. It is also the time of the year that we look to sparkling wines as our beverage of celebration and after all, what is a celebration without a sparkling beverage to brighten the occasion?
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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10/5/23
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Nearly 220 million American adults turn to their local newspapers regularly for news and information they need to stay informed, feel more connected to their neighbors and improve their lives and communities.
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By Benjy Hamm
Guest Columnist
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10/5/23
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I was getting ready to can homemade applesauce. Hair up, hands washed, kettle of water heating on the stove. I tied on the old apron I had picked up at Nostalgia Vintage and put my hand into the front pocket.
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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9/28/23
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Something very interesting has happened within the world of wines. The classical varieties of cabernet sauvignon, pinot noir and chardonnay have found two new champions.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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9/28/23
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BEFORE
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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9/28/23
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Dear friends, I hope that you are well this day. This past month has been a difficult season for me. A routine surgery (hysterectomy) became something totally un-routine as complications ensued, which placed me in the hospital for several days.
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By Rev. Heather Jepsen
Warrensburg First Presbyterian Church
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9/25/23
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Once upon a time, during a moonlit night, an unsuspecting woman descended the steps of her backyard deck and stepped onto the stone patio. Her three rambunctious dogs raced past her, eager to hit the grass and sniff out the perfect place to pee before bedtime.
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By Gwen Rockwood
Syndicated Columnist
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9/21/23
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It looks like the doom and gloom preachers are on their anti-wine crusade again, as I recently read several newspaper columns on the evils of wine – not alcohol, but wine.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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9/21/23
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A cool day or two can have us thinking about autumn leaves and cups of hot chocolate. Sadly, the yellow leaves appearing on trees around us are due to extreme drought conditions rather than autumnal weather. Keep in mind that the past year of below-average rainfall will result in the loss of some trees and plants both in the short term and long term.
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By Susan Burch
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9/19/23
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I miss the writers. The Writers Guild of America went on strike in early May, and it has been a creative wasteland on television ever since. Most of the shows Tom and I used to watch won't be back with new episodes this fall. Lately, we've been flipping through over 100 channels, amazed that there are so many options yet so little we want to see.
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As the editor of two community newspapers, I spend a lot of my time sitting behind a desk sifting through hundreds of emails, editing reporters’ articles, working with our design team on the paper each night, and talking with other departments to make sure we’re all on the same page. But now and then, I find opportunities to make a community appearance.
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By Nicole Cooke
Star-Journal Editor
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9/14/23
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A friend and I were talking over the holiday weekend. She and I like to hold one another accountable for staying positive, focusing on joy and enjoying every small thing around us. It works out well because we both have a tendency to dwell on the small stuff. This exercise keeps us upbeat and less dramatic. We both enjoy it.
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By Stephanie Lefevers
Contributing Columnist
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9/7/23
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I feel that my search for affordable wines in this time of inflation has caused me to overlook the premium wines, those wines with a higher-than-average selling price.
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By Bennet Bodenstein
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9/7/23
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We had hoped to take a road trip this fall, but that isn’t going to pan out, so on a whim, Max and I said, “Let’s go to Niagara Falls, Maine and PEI!” Sometimes, serendipity is best, and so with little fanfare – or planning – we just got in the car and went.
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By Deborah Mitchell
Contributing Columnist
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9/7/23
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I had an interaction at a carpet store here recently (not a local one) that I think is worthy of note, just for grins if nothing else.
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By Shawn Benson
Senior Pastor, Harvest Church
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9/4/23
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He stands in a weedy clearing in the woods, in front of an empty deer stand. His dogs loll and pant on the ground next to him. His T-shirt is drenched in sweat. His hair is unkempt. His singing is simple, even a bit clunky.
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By Liz Schleicher
Contributing Columnist
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8/31/23
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