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HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL

HOW TO GIVE YOUR CAT A PILL

John Bartus March 5, 2012 1

An alert reader sent this gem to me recently; these are very handy instructions for the conscientious pet owner… 1. Grasp cat firmly in your arms.  Cradle its head on your elbow, just as

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Think Before You Speak!

Think Before You Speak!

John Bartus February 27, 2012 1

My good friend Mac from across the pond always sends some very amusing e-mails. Many of them aren’t suitable for printing in an American family newspaper, but consider that the newspapers in England print

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FLA-KEYS

FLA-KEYS

John Bartus February 13, 2012 0

It came as no surprise to me the first time that I realized that a common abbreviation of the words “Florida Keys” spelled out “FLAKEYS.” There must be something about these southern latitudes that

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If You Read It In Print…

If You Read It In Print…

John Bartus February 5, 2012 0

Running a newspaper isn’t the easiest job in the world. There are copy deadlines, material deadlines and pesky columnists with which to put up. (At least I didn’t end the sentence with a preposition!)

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“Citizens” my @$$!

“Citizens” my @$$!

John Bartus January 19, 2012 0

The dismantling of Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has begun. Local insurance agents have begun receiving letters from Citizens informing them that they will no longer write policies for homes exceeding $1 million in value.

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Clarence Clemons, 1942-2011

Clarence Clemons, 1942-2011

John Bartus June 27, 2011 0

My first introduction to Clarence Clemons was probably the same as it was for most everybody. In 1975, Bruce Springsteen released his Born to Run album. On the cover, in black and white, was

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No Complaints (at least not today)

No Complaints (at least not today)

Blair Shiver May 13, 2011 2

Everyone loves to complain. It’s so much easier for people to whine and gripe about something than it is for them to say nice things. It’s like that old adage – one good experience

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Keys Disease – The More Things Change…

Keys Disease – The More Things Change…

John Bartus February 20, 2011 0

Imagine, for a fleeting moment, an elected official in Germany who inexplicably would put forth the idea of commemorating an anniversary of a World War II Nazi victory by issuing a special license plate

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