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COLUMN: The irrational fear of being bereft of a book

I have for many years — many more, indeed, than I would prefer — harbored an irrational fear…

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COLUMN: Making sure you get your newspaper in a timely way

Happy New Year! The calendar has taken another faithful leap from the end of one year to the…

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COLUMN: Two Rose Bowls, and 25 years of technology

On Nov. 5, 1994, I guided my slightly decrepit but always dogged International Scout II through the drifts…

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COLUMN: Let’s raise our eggnog mugs to Cousin Eddie

The greatest character in cinema history is Cousin Eddie from the “Vacation” film franchise. I’ll concede my choice…

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COLUMN: Why I think the Herald is worth paying for

I think the Baker City Herald is a bargain. But I also believe that this newspaper and the…

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COLUMN: Feds vs. scammers: Not a bet I’d like to make

I was debating the other day whether to shell out 26 bucks for a new book, but then…

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COLUMN: When the gas station no longer dispenses gas

When I was a boy I considered it a grand treat to go with my dad to the…

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COLUMN: The timeless appeal of ‘Peanuts’ TV specials

My son Max rested his head on my shoulder and told me he was “really glad” I had…

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COLUMN: Under Corvette’s hood: Where’s the engine?

If you get a chance to examine a 2020 Chevrolet Corvette and you pop the hood, expecting to…

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COLUMN: Football, food and free: You have my attention

An email that prominently features the words “food” and “tester” and “free” is as irresistible to me as…

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