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The United States of America was created because of a sense of hope. Our founders had the hope that one day we would be a nation of greatness, of self-governance and of freedom. In too many … more
In almost all my memories of our mother, she is wearing an apron. In the mornings she walked into the kitchen and reached for an apron. She slipped the top section over her head, tied the strings in … more
“Everyone you meet has a story you know nothing about.” This is a saying we hear often in today’s world, and it is typically used to help remind us to avoid being judgmental toward others. The … more
If you love the taste of sweet corn in the middle of summer and you are looking for the best way to enjoy it all year long, then freezing it is your answer! It requires no special equipment, and … more
Watching folks at the Fourth of July parade this year in Piedmont, S.D., I was reminded of relationships and how important they are. Someone sent me this question a while back. It is straight … more
THANK YOU, thank you, thank you for your comments, ideas and support during our discussion post release. We have had many businesses/families come forward, wanting to sponsor movies for a weekend, … more
Last week, I promised to bring more words from our Department (State) Commander Courtney Steffen about our American Legion. Below is Commander Steffen’s message. “Greetings and thank you for the … more
Uncle Sam needs you, or in most of our cases, our sons and daughters or grandsons and granddaughters. Our country’s military is in trouble because of manpower. Yep, all branches of our military … more
Alex moved to the United States from South Africa in 1995. He had lived in Seattle ever since – until the COVID pandemic and violent riots changed the city. In 2021, Alex decided that he’d had … more
We all have them - times in our lives when for some reason or another, something out-of-the-ordinary happened which changed the course of history. You were called out of town shortly before the … more
Have you ever been called upon to swear an oath? Just about every courtroom drama has that moment when the witness or defendant is called upon to swear an oath of honesty on the Bible. We may, upon … more
The temperatures are heating up, and that has me thinking about margaritas … all kinds of margaritas! I’m talking real margaritas, frozen margaritas, skinny margaritas and even virgin margaritas. … more
It's about time I acknowledged the many readers who have mailed, called or texted me regarding my stroke in April. At last count 12 states are listed as responding to my "I'm gonna have to stop the … more
Over the past several weeks, I have tried to enlighten readers of the Kingsbury Journal about The American Legion, and up to this point, I have mostly shared information from our national American … more
As a patient, it can be challenging to navigate the healthcare system. This can lead to frustration and disappointment in the system itself. My intent with this article is to be both informative and … more
The Bryant Cinema Board of Directors would like to start a dialogue with our patrons about the current state of the theater and looking to the future. This is a big subject with a lot of material to … more
“Kristi, he’s turning blue!” Those were the words of my mom when my son Booker was just four years old. I was helping out with the annual picnic at our church when she came racing over to me … more
Shafts of light danced on the dirt path like a glittering lattice. They flashed on brightly, then flickered out as the breeze brushed the leaves above and shut out the sun. We ambled through the tree … more
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