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Taking It All Off (Best Of)
Have you ever had your wallet "lifted?" It's a funny word..."lifted". Did you know it became a synonym for stealing as a result of...
New Old Geezer Gang
Folks, I’ve joined a new gang of old geezers here in Riley. I’ve dubbed it the Old Geezer Gang of Gossip, Gospel and Government....
“Thin-Flation”
I recently mentioned how “shrinkflation” is just another hidden way that inflation is hurting us all. Companies are putting less product into the same...
A Republican original
Decades ago when the Republicans had genuine leadership, the party celebrated its elder statesmen. After the Tafts and Teddy Roosevelt, Republican respect began to...
Snow; Love it or hate it
As I sit here this morning in the warm comfort of my living room watching the snow flakes fall, I’m reminded just how magnificent...
Prices Down At Major Nine-Day Racing Thoroughbred Sale
The 80th Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale in Lexington, Kentucky, concluded November. 16, with the sale taking a 12.7 percent downtick in gross from...
Wind Forces Barn Construction
“More than a half century of strong winds finally beat the pole barn so it could no longer be repaired.”
Admittedly the 60’x80’ structure had...
Christmas Creep
You may have heard of the "Christmas creep." NO, IT'S NOT ME. It refers to the trend by merchants who are putting out their...
Choked Universities
A university education in Kansas is soon to get a bit more expensive. The Board of Regents, which oversees the state's six universities, is...
Our World’s Holiday Traditions
Dylan Yoder
Columnist
This past week has marked yet another holiday in the books for 2023. With Thanksgiving now passed we only have one major American...