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This was an ordinary day. Waking up and readying myself for work. The sun was shining, and birds were already chirping.
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Diana Jaworski
Sentinel columnist | 5/21/23 |
Early this morning the sun was shining brightly and the birds were singing. Looking out of the window, it seemed like a beautiful, warm day.
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Rev. Sherry Mahar, Rome First and Delta UMC
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5/20/23
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You know them and have probably dealt with them for years. They’re called pessimists, or nay-sayers — or just downers. No matter what the situation, they can find a way to make it worse.
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John David Fay
Sentinel columnist email | 5/19/23 |
Ideally, you’d spend months or even years carefully purging excess belongings — but life may have other plans. Maybe you or someone you love has a health crisis and needs to move into assisted living.
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Liz Weston, NerdWallet
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5/15/23
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Although the American Express company has a great reputation around the world, I have never used any of its financial services. I don’t even have an American Express card.
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Joe Kelly
Sentinel columnist | 5/14/23 |
The topic of today’s article is the “Power of the Press.” For our purposes, I am referring to the whole media circus that has gripped America, and pushed us toward one of two camps.
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John David Fay
Sentinel columnist email | 5/12/23 |
Most older adults ages 50 to 80 say it’s important to stay in their homes for as long as they can, according to a 2022 poll.
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Kate Ashford, Associated Press
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5/12/23
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Writer/director James Gunn returns to the Guardians of the Galaxy to deliver the grand, celebratory finale that we’ve all been waiting for. Listen to the podcast linked at the end.
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The late and great George Capron, of radio station WBRV fame, would often give me lists of things he knew I’d like and might even turn into a newspaper column.
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Joe Kelly
Sentinel columnist | 5/7/23 |
Anyone who has ever tried to garden under or around a black walnut tree (Juglans nigra) has undoubtedly been frustrated.
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Denise Miller-Hubbell,
Cornell Cooperative Extension Oneida County
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5/7/23
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Walking up and down the hallway, I was so excited to receive my new shoes. My mom loved buying my sister, brother, and me new clothes whenever she was able.
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Diana Jaworski
Sentinel columnist | 5/7/23 |
“Remember boys, nothing on God’s earth should stop the U.S. mail!”
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Lou Parrotta, Sentinel columnist
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5/6/23
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What was spring like when you were growing up? What were the sights and sounds? Do smells take you back?
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Lt. Scott B. Swires, co-commanding officer
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5/6/23
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Our March article examined Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient health services. In this article, we will look at Medicare Part A, the hospital insurance portion of Medicare coverage.
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William C. Lane, Ph.D., Courtesy Oneida County Office for the Aging
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5/6/23
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In 1950, 86.4% of men of working age (16+) were at paying jobs. That figure has declined to 69.8% in 2021 (I Googled). Are there no jobs to be had? Doesn’t seem so.
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John David Fay
Sentinel columnist email | 5/6/23 |
The next live action remake of a classic Disney animated movie is here and it’s “Peter Pan & Wendy."
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Credit card rewards help our family save money on groceries, gas and other necessities.
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Liz Weston, NerdWallet
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5/1/23
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Before eliminating all but your chosen cultivars this year, think about the role native plants have in the ecosystem.
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Jessica Maureen Hinsdill, Master Gardener Volunteer
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4/30/23
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The daffodils and tulips are blooming; the trees are showing off fresh leaves and blossoms; the asparagus and flower beds need weeding; the garden needs tilling and weed patches need clearing.
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Donna Thompson
Sentinel columnist | 4/30/23 |
At my age, funerals outnumber weddings. Wakes are many; christenings are few. Never have I regretted going to a wake or funeral.
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Joe Kelly
Sentinel columnist | 4/30/23 |
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