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“We’re trying to change peoples’ behavior!”

“We’re trying to change peoples’ behavior!”

October 31, 2023

If we are bound to improve, we need not trouble to improve. The pure doctrine of progress is the best of all reasons for not

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Batavia! You need to keep the power ON

Batavia! You need to keep the power ON

October 26, 2023October 27, 2023

If it weren’t for electricity, we’d all be watching television by candlelight. – George Gobel It was a scant two Saturdays ago when my wife

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“A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”

“A tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing.”

October 24, 2023

Considering my general animosity for our impending protagonists, I really didn’t want to waste an entire column on a non-story. You know I’ve never cared

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On migrants and a difficult Christian standard

On migrants and a difficult Christian standard

October 19, 2023

When a foreigner resides among you in your land, do not mistreat them. The foreigner residing among you must be treated as your native-born. Love

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“The Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.”

“The Palestinians never miss an opportunity to miss an opportunity.”

October 17, 2023

The First Ward doesn’t typically tackle national issues, much less the international variety, but none of the slew of journalists addressing the violent resurgence of

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Quick Hits – October 12, 2023

Quick Hits – October 12, 2023

October 12, 2023October 12, 2023

Since Tuesday’s Quick Hits worked out so well, let’s give it another shot! Enter Sandman I’m so good at sleeping that I can do it

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Quick Hits – October 10, 2023

Quick Hits – October 10, 2023

October 10, 2023

Since my teacher wife has Columbus day off and it’s a bit difficult to get stuff done with her enjoying that down time, my goal

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On the massive entitlement mentality of the mediocre

On the massive entitlement mentality of the mediocre

October 5, 2023October 5, 2023

I react very badly when mediocrity throws a tantrum of entitlement. – Novelist Lee Siegel When we last left off last Thursday, we were discussing

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What’s that saying about poking the bear?

What’s that saying about poking the bear?

October 3, 2023October 4, 2023

Nothing seems to tempt fate more than mentioning the possibility of something bad happening. ― Donald G. Firesmith Aside from being too stubborn – or stupid

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