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The Road Not Taken: Americans

I begin with what is arguably the stock set-up question posed from one human to another: “I have…

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Another Mile: Living up to the promises of our founders

As June nears its end and we prepare for Independence Day, we’re faced with the opportunity to learn…

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Another Mile: Building fitness through Strong People Strong Bodies

One of my neighbors, Karen Wagner, is an enthusiastic ambassador for well-being and healthy living, with a wide…

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Marc’s Remarks: What Pope Leo XIV means for us all

Very recently, history was made not only in Rome, but also in America. When the white smoke rose…

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Inside My Shoes: ‘Happy Face’ takes Hermiston to Hollywood

Paramount+ series features fact, fiction about serial murderer   As a fan of true crime, I was looking…

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Boomerland: Most boomers chow down on frugal pie 

Lately trade and drug wars and tanking 401k retirement accounts have been hogging air time on most TV…

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Marc’s Remarks: Another candle on the cake — reflections on birthdays and growing older

There’s something quietly profound about birthdays. Each year, they arrive like clockwork — a personal new year marked…

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Another Mile: Preparing for the roads ahead of us

It was a blustery day in January. Exiting a local grocery store I ran into a friend from…

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Marc’s Remarks: Some suggestions to “not be afraid”

I recently watched Pendleton’s First Christian Church worship video on YouTube, where Jon Nitz shared his findings that…

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Boomerland: Seenagers revel in newfound independence

Perhaps you’ve seen them — guys in their 60s or 70s cruising Main Street in Pendleton, La Grande…

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