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RICH IN THOUGHT - The First Step Is Admitting The Problem
Hi, my name is Rich and I am an addict.
Marg-Ins - Summer Of My (Dis)Content
There were five Wednesdays in July this year and that just makes it seem like it was months ago that my last column appeared.
REPORTER’S NOTEBOOK – If They Could See Me Now
I admit that when I received the congratulatory notice, it had me fooled. I thought the well-worded email was the lead into a scam informing the recipient they've won an award but would have some sort of out-of-pocket expense to be paid in advance with a product I'd never see. As I read on, I found it was in fact authentic. My screenplay was a "Silver Ace Award" winner at the Las Vegas Film Festival being held July 18-21.
Out Of Bounds - Thumper Tastes Good
For a few days, the rabbits grazed peacefully inside their cages on the outskirts of our campsite, providing a tranquil harmony with nature as we enjoyed solace where the mountains touched the sky.
MORE ON MEDICARE Home Health Services: What’s Covered?
By DAVID SAYEN
RICH IN THOUGHT That’s What Brotherhoods Are For
While it's difficult to find a silver lining with any tragedy, I became aware of a blessing amid the sadness a few weeks ago when I was reunited with cherished individuals who played a significant part in my past law enforcement career during the funeral service of a former patrol partner of mine.
Marg-Ins Fast And Furious
If you don't know by now that I am deeply involved in Relay For Life, you just haven't read my column, in about, 10 years.
DAWN’S COLUMN – I Could Not Ask For More
My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary.
Marg-Ins-Getting Into The Game
So there's no way to deny it, I am definitely a sports fan(atic).
Out Of Bounds – Preparing For The Zombie Apocalypse
I could watch Brad Pitt solve a crossword puzzle for three hours.
Still Matters - Love Matters
May always makes me think of Mother's Day and flowers. And this year we added a graduation, planning for a wedding in June, and everything else in between.
EDITORIAL – Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99
As I write this, a named suspect wanted for attempted murder is on-the-lam, in a city that doesn't have any detectives to investigate its cases.
Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99
As I write this, a named suspect wanted for attempted murder is on-the-lam in a city that doesn't have any detectives to investigate its cases.
Marg-Ins – In With The New
Many of our readers may recall the little yellow VW bug that became former Riverbank News editor John Branch's 'signature' vehicle. We laughed (mostly with him) at the trademark jet engine sound when he fired the bug up, shared our concern when one of the wheels literally fell off as he was turning the corner to come to the Oakdale office – luckily he was close enough to park with three wheels intact – and celebrated with him when the bug went to storage and a newer, more reliable vehicle emerged.
Stuff ‘N Nonsense - Adjusting To The Dream Job
Who knew there would be an adjustment period to living the dream? I certainly didn't. Many of you know I published my first book in December 2006 and it's been a dream of mine for longer than I can remember to support myself solely on my fiction writing income. After many years of incredibly hard work, I managed to make that dream a reality and I left my post at The Leader to live the dream.
Articles by Section - Local Columns
RICH IN THOUGHT – Being Papa For Grayson
After the excitement wore off when I first heard I was going to be a grandfather, I wondered if I was destined to be a loveable old man who wore a little fedora with a feather and plaid Bermuda shorts with calf-high dark socks in sandals. Or, if taking after my family lineage, it was time for me to get in the role of 'Papa' and eventually start having a garden with zucchini, fava beans, tomato plants and other vegetables like both my grandfathers had when I was young.
Marg-Ins No Rest For Weary
By definition, 'vacation' means an 'extended period of recreation' either at home or in travel. The word has also gained the reputation of meaning you get some rest while you are on vacation but that particular four-letter word did not seem to be on the itinerary for this trip.
Confessions Of A Jersey Junkie
Recently, one of my favorite websites, Uni-Watch.com, had a piece written titled "One Fan's Experience with Jersey Addiction" and it got me thinking of my own special closet that houses over 40 jerseys of past and present MLB, NFL, and NHL teams.
Dawn’s Column - The Final Countdown
It's been a while since I've written a column for The Leader, and this is my last one before saying goodbye to my coworkers and colleagues in the community.
Marg-Ins - Weighing The Options
Sometimes writing a monthly column seems like putting together my life, chapter by chapter. I have even had more than one person suggest all the columns be put together into a book but who knows if that will ever happen.
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