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Taste Buds | An Immigrant Tradition

“Taste Buds” is a new online column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County foodies dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food spirit and culture Ruth…

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Reflections of the way life used to be | Mark’s Remarks

I used to wonder why people hid their faces when someone was going to take their picture. When you are young, you usually don’t mind cameras too much. My problem…

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Exceptions ARE the rule | Ott Observations

Probably the most famous political debates in American history are the Lincoln-Douglas debates of 1858.   Abraham Lincoln was running for a Senate seat against Stephen Douglas.  They agreed to…

Questions | Mark’s Remarks

Are you ever aggravated about questions? I should be ashamed of myself, but I often get aggravated. There are a myriad of reasons. Questions sometimes rank up there with small…

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Sunday night TV | Mark’s Remarks

Most retired people will tell you that, at the top of their “perks” list, are those two words. Sunday night. It’s amazing how perspectives of a day of the week…

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Shop small with a big appetite | Taste Buds Around the County

For some, shopping is an escape from life’s stressors, a glimmer of hope for what’s possible. My girlfriends call it “retail therapy.” My mom was a shopper. On a Saturday,…

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Thank you, Joe | Ott Observations

In the summer of 1978, I graduated from college and moved to Delaware to start my career with the DuPont Company. Joe Biden was a first-term senator representing Delaware.  I…

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Attempting ‘hip’ while old | Mark’s Remarks

I will admit to being self conscious about my appearance.   When we were guys in high school, we spent a lot of time on our hair. We wouldn’t admit…

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How’re your knees? Tips for treating – even preventing – osteoarthritis

By Dr. Graham A. Colditz Siteman Cancer Center When it comes to daily aches and pains, it’s not uncommon for our knees to be a main source. And while there…

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Taste Buds | Let’s taco ’bout Mi Delicias

A new column by Vivanda Felice and Pipa Benoit, pseudonyms for two Monroe County “foodies” dedicated to supporting and highlighting local food, spirit and culture. Nothing satisfies my (Vivanda) food-soul…