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On Valentine’s Day!

On Valentine’s Day!

December 30, 2021

Alright! Since we’ve covered our Christmas and New Year’s greatest hits, let’s move on to Valentine’s Day which may well be the worst “holiday” ever

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Beware the dreaded New Year’s resolutioner!

Beware the dreaded New Year’s resolutioner!

December 29, 2021

This column, which originally ran on a number of Patches, got me in a boatload of trouble with the rabble. I thought I was simply

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The Christmas letter I’d like to get

The Christmas letter I’d like to get

December 28, 2021December 29, 2021

I meant to warn y’all beforehand, but I generally don’t write the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day. But fear not, Dear Reader, cuz

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East Dundee: Village or soap opera?

East Dundee: Village or soap opera?

December 23, 2021December 26, 2021

If you have to be in a soap opera try not to get the worst role. — Judy Garland It was a scant 8 days

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COVID Quick Hits – December 21, 2021

COVID Quick Hits – December 21, 2021

December 21, 2021December 21, 2021

The best cure for insomnia is to get a lot of sleep! – W. C. Fields We’re goin’ with the abundantly sharp wit of the

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The buck doesn’t stop with this Chairman!

The buck doesn’t stop with this Chairman!

December 16, 2021

Leadership is about taking responsibility, not making excuses. – Mitt Romney You may recall my recent stipulation that the current iteration of the Kane County

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On the perils of hurling the first rock!

On the perils of hurling the first rock!

December 14, 2021

Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. – John 8:7 The Apostle’s recounting of Jesus’ sage advice should be particularly considered by

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For many, plague pain provides a purpose!

For many, plague pain provides a purpose!

December 9, 2021

I hurt myself today To see if I still feel I focus on the pain The only thing that’s real – ‘Hurt,’ Trent Reznor and

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On the vast hypocrisy of Elgin Democrats!

On the vast hypocrisy of Elgin Democrats!

December 7, 2021December 22, 2021

The louder he talked of his honor, the faster we counted our spoons. ― Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s when the days start getting significantly shorter that I

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COVID Quick Hits – December 2, 2021

COVID Quick Hits – December 2, 2021

December 2, 2021December 3, 2021

Considering the amount of foul First Ward language you’re about to “hear,” you might want to hide the children and gird your loins before proceeding.

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