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‘Powder keg of stupidity’ has fire lit

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‘Powder keg of stupidity’ has fire lit

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Arecent cartoon in The New Yorker depicts a gloomy pair of campaign workers surrounded by posters urging people to vote. One laments, 'I worry that democracy's only hope is Taylor Swift.'Funny, yes. But also potentially prophetic.

Friend blames woman for situation out of control

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Friend blames woman for situation out of control

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: My friend and I recently got into a fight because she put me in an uncomfortable situation. I am a fairly reserved person, and she is very extroverted, so this can cause us to have conflicting reactions to certain scenarios.

Donuts in the middle of the day

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Donuts in the middle of the day

Tuesday, February 13, 2024

While a person may buy a cake here in Mexico seven days a week from early morning to late at night, getting any other kind of dessert is more challenging.There is a bakery I walk by every day. Everything is fresh and in bins.

Headache could be symptom of underlying condition

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Headache could be symptom of underlying condition

Saturday, February 10, 2024

ASK THE DOCTORSHello, again, dear readers, and welcome back to the letters column. We hope the first two months of 2024 have been treating you well, and that your Valentine's Day is looking rosy.

Procrastinator wants to stop the cycle

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Procrastinator wants to stop the cycle

Saturday, February 10, 2024

DEAR HARRIETTE: I often find myself procrastinating, and the adrenaline rush of completing tasks under pressure, while effective, leaves me with lingering stress. The cycle is taking a toll on my overall well-being.

'The Chosen' carries a valuable message to it

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'The Chosen' carries a valuable message to it

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Whatever your faith, it hits to the core of life. 'Our hearts are so tender. All of our emotions right at the surface. Laughter. Tears. Closer than ever.'That line is spoken in the new season of 'The Chosen.' If you haven't heard of it yet, do consider going to see it.

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Reader wants recognition on display for Toby Keith’s birthplace

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Editor’s Note: This letter was written and mailed to the Clinton Daily News before Toby Keith’s death Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.Dear Editor, Toby Keith, one of America’s most recognizable country stars, was born in Clinton, Oklahoma, in 1961.

CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

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CLINTON’S HISTORY 10, 20, 30 AND 40 YEARS AGO

Saturday, February 10, 2024

30 YEARS AGO• Custer County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee met at the Farm Bureau building for their regular meeting.

Yes, Joe Biden is an 'On Eagle's Wings' American Catholic

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Yes, Joe Biden is an 'On Eagle's Wings' American Catholic

Saturday, February 10, 2024

Yes, Joe Biden is an 'On Eagle's Wings' American CatholicWith its lilting pop melody and sweet God talk, 'On Eagle's Wings' is the hymn that conservative Catholics love to hate and Catholic progressives often wave like a red flag.President Joe Biden loves it.

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Swords still not as sharp as truth

Saturday, February 10, 2024

In the 1981 film “Excalibur” there is a scene where King Arthur poses a question to the magician Merlin.Arthur: “Which is the greatest quality of knighthood? Courage?Compassion? Loyalty? Humility?What do you say, Merlin?”Merlin: “Hmm. Ah. Ah.