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Didi’s Dogs

This is a new column, which will run periodically, focusing on pets and their problems. It is a question and answer format, covering a wide variety of topics. Read More
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Posted: Jun. 12, 2013 2:54

Marg-Ins-Getting Into The Game

So there’s no way to deny it, I am definitely a sports fan(atic). » Read More
Posted: Jun. 04, 2013 4:36 p.m. | Updated: Jun. 05, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Marg-Ins-Getting Into The Game Comments 0 Comments

Out Of Bounds – Preparing For The Zombie Apocalypse

I could watch Brad Pitt solve a crossword puzzle for three hours. » Read More
Posted: May. 28, 2013 4:43 p.m. | Updated: May. 29, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Out Of Bounds – Preparing For The Zombie Apocalypse Comments 0 Comments

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. » Read More
Posted: May. 14, 2013 3:25 p.m. | Updated: May. 15, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Still Matters - Love Matters Comments 0 Comments

EDITORIAL – Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99

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Posted: Apr. 29, 2013 1:35 p.m. | Updated: May. 01, 2013 1:00 a.m. | EDITORIAL – Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99 Comments 1 Comment

Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99

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Posted: Apr. 30, 2013 4:04 p.m. | Updated: May. 01, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Attention Oakdale – All Units: 11-99 Comments 0 Comments

Marg-Ins – In With The New

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Posted: Apr. 30, 2013 4:06 p.m. | Updated: May. 01, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Marg-Ins – In With The New Comments 0 Comments

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. » Read More
Posted: Apr. 23, 2013 4:34 p.m. | Updated: Apr. 24, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Stuff ‘N Nonsense - Adjusting To The Dream Job Comments 0 Comments

RICH IN THOUGHT -Toes In The Water, You Know The Rest

As I write this column, I am planning to be off work for an ROTC assignment. » Read More
Posted: Apr. 17, 2013 11:02 a.m. | Updated: Apr. 17, 2013 11:38 a.m. | RICH IN THOUGHT -Toes In The Water, You Know The Rest Comments 0 Comments

Reporter’s Notebook – A Tainted Finish

Monday, April 15 did not start for me as it did my friend and running teammate Cathy McClelland or Oakdaleans Vanessa Walton and Tom Burchell, or Jesse Santana of Riverbank. I did not board a motor coach in my sneakers with a race bib pinned to the front of my shirt in anticipation of running the 117th Boston Marathon. » Read More
Posted: Apr. 17, 2013 11:14 a.m. | Reporter’s Notebook – A Tainted Finish Comments 0 Comments

Marg-ins - No Fooling Around

No need to check the calendar and this isn’t an April Fool’s Day joke – I am just trying to get my column schedule back ‘on track’ after having been haphazard about it the last couple of months. I know one ran just last week, so forgive me for the back-to-backs. » Read More
Posted: Apr. 03, 2013 10:15 a.m. | Marg-ins - No Fooling Around Comments 0 Comments

Marg-Ins - Two Decades And Counting

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Posted: Mar. 26, 2013 4:22 p.m. | Updated: Mar. 27, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Marg-Ins - Two Decades And Counting Comments 0 Comments

Marg-Ins - Love Lost … And Found

More than a week past deadline, I finally have taken a few deep breaths and will try to get this column written. Typically, the ‘Marg-Ins’ column appears the first Wednesday of the month, which means it is running a week later than normal this time. Being the editor comes with certain privileges, one of which was giving myself a break on writing this last week. It’s because the subject ... » Read More
Posted: Feb. 12, 2013 4:32 p.m. | Updated: Feb. 13, 2013 6:00 a.m. | Marg-Ins - Love Lost … And Found Comments 0 Comments

Rich In Thought – All The X’s, L’s, V’s And I’s

The Super Bowl Season is upon us as many of us gather for what is as close to an American holiday as it can get. » Read More
Posted: Jan. 29, 2013 10:30 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 30, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Rich In Thought – All The X’s, L’s, V’s And I’s Comments 0 Comments

Still Matters – The New Girl

Hello, Escalon, Oakdale, and Riverbank. I am the new girl at the Oakdale Leader office. You may have seen my name on a few different articles, pictures, or both in various issues. Or by now, you may have even met me in person. » Read More
Posted: Jan. 22, 2013 11:00 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 23, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Still Matters – The New Girl Comments 0 Comments

Community Corner – What’s Growin’ On …

Happy New Year! We all survived the Mayan calendar apocalypse and the “Fiscal Cliff” – kind of started to remind me of the Y2K phenomenon 13 years ago. » Read More
Posted: Jan. 15, 2013 9:26 p.m. | Updated: Jan. 16, 2013 1:00 a.m. | Community Corner – What’s Growin’ On … Comments 0 Comments

Stuff ‘N Nonsense - A Graceful Exit

I have an issue with finality. At the end of every year, as everyone is celebrating the ball drop on a New Year, I’m lamenting the fact that I’ll never be in that moment again — another year lost to time, never to experience again. In that second before the big calendar change, I panic just a little knowing that it’s over. I’m happy to report that the panic doesn’t last but ... » Read More
Posted: Dec. 26, 2012 2:41 p.m. | Stuff ‘N Nonsense - A Graceful Exit Comments 1 Comment

RICH IN THOUGHT - Be Prepared, Do Something, Denial Kills

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Posted: Dec. 26, 2012 12:19 p.m. | RICH IN THOUGHT - Be Prepared, Do Something, Denial Kills Comments 0 Comments

Ramblings – This Scribbler Calls It Quits

Resigning from any job is bound to quicken the heartbeat but retiring from a career is downright frightening. I did just that at the end of November although I’ve been on medical leave since August. » Read More
Posted: Dec. 18, 2012 10:45 p.m. | Updated: Dec. 19, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Ramblings – This Scribbler Calls It Quits Comments 0 Comments

Marg-Ins - Keeping The Perspective

When you start adding it up, a column a month for 19-plus years working for The Oakdale Leader, The Escalon Times and The Riverbank News, I’ve probably covered about all there is – and some topics, more than once. » Read More
Posted: Dec. 05, 2012 1:11 a.m. | Marg-Ins - Keeping The Perspective Comments 0 Comments

Community Corner – Sending Out Holiday Wishes

Happy Holidays to our wonderful community! MOPS/MOMSNext would like to extend a warm wish for love, peace and togetherness during this holiday season. We here at MOPS/MOMSNext have been having a great time crafting, cooking, sharing meals and also listening to some amazing speakers. We recently went out into the community and attended our very first community block party put on by our local Center for Human Services. What a great and fun family outing! ... » Read More
Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 9:28 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 21, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Community Corner – Sending Out Holiday Wishes Comments 0 Comments

Editor’s Notebook – Holiday Season: Opportunity Knocks

Elections are over, the political ads are gone from television, radio and the print media, and now people can turn their attention to everyday life and getting back into the routine. » Read More
Posted: Nov. 20, 2012 8:40 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 21, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Editor’s Notebook – Holiday Season: Opportunity Knocks Comments 0 Comments

Marg-Ins - Reaching Out

What a difference a month can make. Our columns here give us a chance to put down our ‘reporter’ or ‘editor’ labels and just be real people for a change. It provides us with an opportunity to offer an opinion, talk about something personal as opposed to writing a story about a football game or a council meeting. » Read More
Posted: Nov. 06, 2012 10:42 p.m. | Updated: Nov. 07, 2012 1:00 a.m. | Marg-Ins - Reaching Out Comments 0 Comments
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