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The Burden of the Working Man – Foretelling Our Future? – A Two Movie Review

April 9, 2021 By Don Doman Leave a Comment

Here are two award winning films you've probably never heard of. Both are excellent films that present current and future problems we must face. … [Read more...]

Across the Fence: A Crisp Idea

April 9, 2021 By Susanne Bacon 2 Comments

You have probably heard that rumor has it that with Covid vaccinations we are implanted with chips. I keep telling people that I like the “Sasquatch Surprise” flavor of Tim’s Kettle Chips best, though I doubt that we get vaccinated with them. Or that they would help against a virus. Though they certainly make me feel good. … [Read more...]

Letter: Let Children Stand Out

April 8, 2021 By David Anderson Leave a Comment

Never tell boys or girls to line up. … [Read more...]

A Walk in the Park – A Short Story

April 8, 2021 By Don Doman 4 Comments

A Walk in the Park ain't what it used to be. Just a couple of years ago you could walk in the park and nobody would bother you for change. You could feed the ducks pieces of bread. You could sit at a table and eat your lunch and enjoy the view . . . and use the bathroom whenever you needed. Now, however, it's almost like people are lined up to ask strangers for change, I think some people are … [Read more...]

Happy Cows Produce More Milk and Happy Workers Produce More Everything

April 7, 2021 By Don Doman 2 Comments

Some years ago I watched a program on the Science Channel. The focus was animal behavior and their feelings. One of the studies was about cows. The conclusion was that cows who were happy or contented with their handler produced more milk. Handlers that were calm, patted the cattle, and exhibited kindly and friendly behavior resulted in higher production. … [Read more...]

Summerland – A Touching Movie Review

April 6, 2021 By Don Doman 2 Comments

Older Alice lives alone and is pretty happy that way. She sits down at her typewriter and begins her looking-back tale. Older Alice is played by Penelope Wilton. I recognized her from "Shaun of the Dead" (2004) and "The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel" (2011). Penelope has had numerous appearances on TV as well. … [Read more...]

Rose Red Miniseries Review

April 6, 2021 By Blake Meadowcroft Leave a Comment

I was hoping for Rose Red to be worse than it was. There's a special feeling I get when I'm watching a particular Stephen King miniseries. You can watch King's film adaptations like The Shining or The Running Man and have a legitimately good time, but it's something else entirely to watch a King miniseries like The Tommyknockers or It, which are goofy, unhinged, and often unintentionally … [Read more...]

Catherine Place – An Oasis for Women

April 5, 2021 By Don Doman 4 Comments

In October of 2020, I had the privilege of meeting eleven women who had either changed their lives, or changed the lives of others at Catherine Place. Over the course of two days I recorded their stories and learned about this wonderful organization. … [Read more...]

Wrinkle Ranchin’, Adult Life 2021

April 4, 2021 By The Suburban Times 1 Comment

Submitted by John L. Lincicome. “Do you like bar-b-q’d chicken”? she asked. The she is my partner in life. She’s an adorable 64 year old with the heart & soul of a saint, but a fading memory akin to that of a gnat. I thought she was bullshittin’ me, so I asked. … [Read more...]

Letter: An Independent Voter

April 3, 2021 By The Suburban Times 6 Comments

Submitted by Aaron Arkin. Every election cycle, pollsters break out the electorate into three groups: Democrats, Republicans, and Independents. I would love to be counted as an Independent, especially in a world where each Party's narrative and policies contained something with broad appeal: ideas that would aim for a public good. Then, I could look at where candidates stand on issues, and … [Read more...]

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