Brush with the Bunch

Number seventeen in our “Brush Bunch at work” is Flo Holen. These articles have not been in alphabetical order, Florinda (Flo) Holen joined the Brush Bunch in the 2011 season.

Tidbits from AMAC

He had a hunch Some lottery players have a system they’ve devised to “beat the system” and some simply play the game on a “hunch.” But would you risk putting all your eggs in one basket, so to speak, and purchase 25 “pick 4” tickets using the same numbers?

Where have all the grownups gone…

Once upon a time people were able to think for themselves without offending someone. Sadly, it would appear that those days are gone. Gone are the days of not have to be spoon fed information so that you know what to do.

Life in the Slow Lane?

A vow is something that is made and should be kept sacred. I have made wedding vows twice. I have taken them seriously both times. I knew when I married that it was nothing to be taken lightly. Both times the traditional wedding vows were made to one another.

Guest Columnist

Since the daytime murder of a black person by a renegade cop in Minneapolis, society has been arguing over the flag slogan of the African-American community, “Black Lives Matter”. This was answered by a bigoted response that ‘All Lives Matter”.

Looking Down Main

She is Blonde haired, blue eyed and beautiful, and of course I fell in love with her instantly. Even if she is somewhat a grandma’s girl, she seemed to have a little bit of a soft spot in her heart for grandpa as well.

Letter to the Editor

As we combat COVID-19 in North Dakota, there has never been a better time to prevent young people from starting to use e-cigarettes and to encourage existing users to quit.

KC’s Column

GREAT BEGINNINGS, 1736 Announcer: “Take off time for Steve Canyon, colorful hero of Milton Caniff ’s exciting newspaper adventure strip, brought to the air by Canyon’s wartime flying buddy, the gallant leader of America’s first flying commando unit in Burma, the original Phil Cochran himself, Col.

Along the Way

“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.” - Rumi In the powerful acceptance of all that is as it is, there is a sacred space of peace in the creation of every precious moment. In the divine autonomy of assurance lies the pinnacle of benevolence.

Ask Rusty

Dear Rusty: I was recently approved for my Social Security disability benefits. Will I still be able to get my widow’s benefits when I turn 60, which is right around the corner? Or do I lose those because I am disabled?