April 2025

Christmas lite

I am going to keep this one short.Just when you think you are done with winter's holiday travel, Easter comes around.Why is Easter travel worthy? It is basically "Christmas lite."Lets break it down.First. Those who subscribe to organized religion may go to church for Easter and Christmas.

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I am Bereft

Not only bereft, I am in the deepest of malaise, snacking on a sad sandwich of despair. If there was a Victorian fainting couch in my tiny home, I would be swooning on it, the back of my hand pressed to my fevered brow.

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Egg of Easter

Sometimes I contemplate big questions. What is existence really? What does Aristotle mean by a good life? And how can I start my second drink without finishing my first? Other times I contemplate something humbler – and what’s humbler than the humble egg?If I’m feeling peckish, I might think about the egg as food.

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What Is the Optimal Tax Refund Amount?

Tax season often sparks conversations about refunds—whether it’s bragging rights over who got the biggest one or complaints about having to pay the IRS. But what if there’s a “perfect” tax refund amount? Is there an ideal figure you should aim for when it comes to getting money back from the government? Let’s dive into why finding the right balance matters and how you can set yourself up for financial success year-round.Why Do People Receive Tax Refunds?A tax refund happens when you’ve paid more taxes throughout the year than you actually owe.

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Rotary works to assist community

The local Rotary Club is engaged in promoting understanding, goodwill and peace through fellowship with business, professional and community leaders. The club of 22 members has taken on a new project they hope will offer a number of benefits to the community.Looking around the community, the club saw an opportunity, which may benefit the whole community over time, said Paula Price, the club's current president.]The project is to build in Duncan Park, a new community pavilion with the concrete floor and a wood structure which will include a metal roof.

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