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Uncommon Sense: Protecting our children from the shooters
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Most federal career politicians end up very wealthy. They make good salaries and have great health insurance and very nice retirement packages. They typically develop political action committees that cover expenses the government doesn’t pay. When they retire, they can donate campaign funds they have accumulated throughout the years to their…
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Uncommon Sense: More mass killings; What is the answer?
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Do parents in America want to spend every school day hoping and praying their children will not be heinously murdered? Do children want to spend their days constantly looking up to see who might be entering their room with an assault weapon? Do you want to walk the grocery store aisles wondering…
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Uncommon Sense: Why did Memorial Day change?
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Decoration Day was observed May 30 from 1868 to 1970 to decorate the graves and honor those dying in military service for our country. In 1971 Congress officially made the last Monday in May Memorial Day. On this day, Americans take time to pay respect and decorate the graves of our military…
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Uncommon Sense: Naomi Judd, suicide, life’s appointment
GLENN MOLLETTE We’ve all heard of people who have taken their lives by suicide. We typically wonder why? What was so bad about their lives that they could not cope another day? We were shocked by the sudden death of Naomi Judd. She was a country music star and legend. She and her daughter Wynonna…
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Uncommon Sense: Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Mother’s Day
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Celebrate Mother’s Day any way you can, but don’t miss the opportunity to honor Mom. The opportunities pass us by. While mom is alive is the time to do something for her. Too often, someone dies, and we want to make sure we attend their funeral and buy flowers. We talk about…
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Uncommon Sense: Finding hope, life before death
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Most of us have wondered about life beyond the grave. Many today are in search of life before the grave. Given what many people traditionally believe about heaven, eternity and life beyond, it would certainly seem very valuable to think about a life beyond. However, what about life here? The Ukrainian people…
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Uncommon Sense: Living Life Lighter
BY GLENN MOLLETTE Carrying baggage is exhausting. When traveling, we often pack more than we need. When making a trip it’s always easier to travel light. Life is a trip. The longer we live the more we seem to pack and try to carry. Our mind has so many shelves, drawers and spaces for luggage…
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Uncommon Sense: Moderation, balance, rigid flexibility
BY DR. GLENN MOLLETTE Most doctors will encourage their patients not to overdrink alcohol. Too much might cause you to fall and impairs an individual’s ability to make good decisions or drive an automobile. Going on a binge of anything may not be a positive decision. Giving up food for a day will make you…
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Uncommon Sense: Bad jokes and slapping people
BY GLENN MOLLETTE In a civil, polite society, we shouldn’t run around slapping comedians, politicians, radio or television personalities, or musical performers. The list goes on and includes everyone. Will Smith’s stunt of slapping comedian Chris Rock at the 2022 Oscars was a bad idea. It was only by the grace of God and mainly…
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Uncommon Sense: Ukraine refugees are coming
GLENN MOLLETTE America has been good to help people, and more are on the way. Refugees from Ukraine are coming to America. Up to 100,000 would be welcomed, as recently announced by President Biden. The population of some communities will grow depending on where the federal government places these people. Since the passage of the…