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Another year in the books | Planet Ryan
Folks, it’s the time of year when my hairline recedes a little bit more and my desire to take naps increases. On Saturday, I advanced to the ripe old age…
Snow motion | Mark’s Remarks
How many people have complained about the weather, lately? We really are never satisfied. It wouldn’t matter if winter and cold weather only lasted a few days. Someone would still…
Sore loser bowl | Planet Ryan
Admittedly, I’m a Denver Broncos fan. It’s not the only team I cheer for, but you can bet I was sporting my orange and blue Broncos sweatshirt during their appearance…
Not that kid! | Mark’s Remarks
I can often be accused of being a bit naive. Although I feel that I am a cautious, somewhat cynical person at times, I can certainly have the wool pulled…
‘Warsh’ Day | Mark’s Remarks
Having a couple of warm days and smelling a hint of spring in the air got me thinking about doing laundry. Monday was the day my grandma did her “warsh.”…
Obese | Mark’s Remarks
I was listening to the radio the other night. The announcer was interviewing the mayor of Oklahoma City. At one time, Oklahoma City was one of the “fattest” cities in…
Drink and Be Merry | Planet Ryan
Friends, do you realize how lucky we are to have two amazing new breweries opening right here in Waterloo this year? I would have been ecstatic with one, but two?…
’45 Years’ | Movie Review
Cast: Charlotte Rampling Tom Courtenay Director: Andrew Haigh Grade: A In this day and age, a time when the short attention span of theater goers is catered to, we sometimes…