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Voting machine changes needed across the country

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After former President Donald Trump lost his reelection in 2024, there have been continuous allegations that election fraud has taken place all across the country. So here is the question. Can voting machine computers be hacked? Can the election process be manipulated? Is there widespread election fraud as many and others allege?

Independence Day 2024: Looking for a sparkle of hope

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In my seven decades as a natural born U.S. citizen, I’ve shot Independence Day fireworks only once, and those were rather puny sparklers.

Halfway there: a Midsummer Reflection

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As we welcome July, we find ourselves standing exactly at the year’s midpoint.

Did the presidential debate tell us anthing we didn’t already know?

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Joe Biden and Donald Trump are both old men. We already knew that.

Fond memories of Fourth of July

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I miss watching the spectacular fireworks display at Eddie G’s house every Fourth of July.

Can I vote for ‘none of the above?’

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A DIFFERENT BEAT

Putt-putt and blueberries through the eyes of a toddler

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I had a nice and (mostly) relaxing vacation last week, in case any of you were so inexorably bored that you noticed my column was missing.

Journey’s easier when somebody has your back

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At age 23, Rixie Thompson had it made.

Reliving the life of a little leaguer

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The more life changes the more it stays the same. A lot of change has occurred in front of my eyes over the last 40 years or so, but one thing that has not changed sure makes my heart smile.

Forget work, I'm catching fireflies

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I saw a firefly the other night. Then another and another and another until the air above the side yard flickered with tiny yellow and green pinpricks of moving light.