Well, here I sit again, donning my gay apparel writing this to you. Actually, my apparel is not so gay. It’s more perplexed. I was just sitting here ordering last-minute presents for some folks, and one person had requested a gift card to a particular store. Okay. Easy enough, I thought. I go to order...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 12/18/14
First of all, I had a nightmare. I haven’t had a nightmare in a coon’s age, which I’m guessing that to mean in a really long time. It was a Christmas nightmare. We all went to Mama S.’s and The Chief’s house for some food, fun, and merriment. My sisters and I showed up only...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 12/11/14
This week’s recipe is all about the kids. And adults, if you like mac n’ cheese. My goal? For your kids to think this is so good, they want to face plant in their plate of food. It’s a lofty goal, which I failed at with my own Little, but I’m taking a risk at...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 12-5-14
Sound the press! This just in! Breaking news! GIRL SCOUTS ARE GOING TO START SELLING GIRL SCOUT COOKIES ONLINE THIS MONTH! I need not write anything further. I thank you for joining me this week for another endearing Wooden Spoon column. We’ll see you next week!
Juuuust kidding!
I won’t let you off the spoon that easily....
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Adventures in Africa
Eating with china on linen tablecloths in the middle of the African bush may not be the image that comes to mind when one pictures an African safari.
But that was one of many unique memories made by locals who recently traveled to Kenya, Africa.
A group of eight Americans – most with local connections – spent...
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Hawk fan inspires team, student body
He may only be six years old and navigating through reading and math studies of first grade, but L-S Hawk Evan Van Zee is making a big impact among his peers, teaching upperclassman some of the most important life lessons.
Evan, the son of Scott and Brittany Van Zee of Sully, has defied medical odds and is...
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The Wooden Spoon by Shelly Rankin – 11/27/14
Greetings from the land of a house confused. It’s decorated for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and, yes, Christmas! I’ve been working at it in shifts. Basically, whenever I have the time, which is turning into a week-long process! The two-week hiatus was marvelous. Just what I needed to bring you new, fresh recipes. Charge the ol’ foodie...
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