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Here is my annual ADD list of random things I am thankful, and not so thankful, for this year:

In his quest to shape his legacy, President Trump ordered the execution of 10 Thanksgiving turkeys…

Four people in tiny Rancho Tehama, Calif., recently were shot and killed in another spree, thus plunging another community into unspeakable and unfathomable grief.
Another American flag on another …

Early mornings, late nights and long days; three things that the modern farmer knows all too well.
However, in today’s world, the agricultural industry encompasses much more than just farming. From…

Nothing says fall like fresh apples that show up at our local grocery store during November.
They are high in fiber and vitamin C, and they are low in calories. With only a trace of sodium, and no …

This is the last week in the college football season (other than the playoffs and bowl games) and it’s called the Interstate Rivalry of the SEC and the ACC.
Teams with not so good of a season can c…

I have this vague recollection of people thinking that 2016 was The Worst Year Ever, but at this point, that notion seems downright quaint: After all, "No-Drama" Obama was finishing up a nice, quiet …

There is a battle being fought for the soul of America and, so far, it looks like the good guys are losing.
No, this isn’t the War on Christmas. That’s a different channel. You can tell me Merry Ch…

We all lead busy lives, but at this time of year, we need to slow down and take time to reflect on all the everyday blessings that we enjoy. 
There are so many little things that we don't give much…

The National Institute of Justice reported this week that homicides in America’s largest cities rose in 2015 and again in 2016, although not all cities experienced a significant increase and some cit…

You probably already know about the two big shopping days — Black Friday and Cyber Monday — that follow Thanksgiving.
But did you know that Giving Tuesday is observed on Nov. 28? By showing your ge…