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Who You Know | Planet Ryan

This life is something else, isn’t it? As you go about your daily routine, whether it’s working or enjoying retirement or whatever it is you do, at the end of…

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Summer projects and daydreaming | Mark’s Remarks

When you have a chance to be at home more than usual, you begin to notice little things that need to be done. Then, often you stumble upon larger things…

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June 8, 1928 | Mark’s Remarks

My grandparents were married on June 8, 1928, in the county courthouse. I have a picture of them standing near the courthouse square. My grandpa has on a floppy hat…

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Busting | Mark’s Remarks

We all have had news that made us feel like we were going to bust. Haven’t we? Think about it for a minute. We guys have an issue with being…

A Smarter Home | Planet Ryan

I’ve written several columns in the past concerning the future and what it holds for us mere humans on the technology front – and mostly because I’m pretty darn excited…

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Memorials | Mark’s Remarks

My hometown has had a bit of drama lately.  I’ve been keeping up with the news through my hometown paper. There is a very nice, large cemetery in my hometown.…

Bass Fishing | Planet Ryan

What’s better than a boat, a body of water, your favorite beverage and a fishing rod and reel in hand? As summer approaches and the days become longer, sitting out…

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Last Day of School | Mark’s Remarks

I’ve said it before and I will say it again: Nobody knows what it’s like to be teacher, especially at the end of the year.  I have had well-educated, upstanding…

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Escape Artist, Part 2 | Mark’s Remarks

A few years back, I wrote to you about my baby daughter and how she had her daddy wrapped around her finger. I wrote about how she often got me…

Local Food Review | Gallagher’s Fried Chicken

by Natalie Schweiger Being able to say you’ve enjoyed a Southern Style Dinner should be a requirement for anyone claiming to be American. This is the kind of meal that…