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Philosophy, video games, and a dash of salt

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The grain of salt

You faithful few who actually read this column regularly: do you know why it’s called “The Grain of Salt?”

It’s partially a reference to the fact that, among younger generations, to have “salt” or to be “salty” refers to a state of being angry or upset about something.

But the primary reason for “The Grain of Salt” is that’s exactly what you’re supposed to take my words with.

It’s basically a disclaimer label: This is my opinion, and I’m not sure how much it’s worth.

Brussels sprouts have terrific health benefits: Who cares?

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After you’ve been to the grocery store a million times, you begin to long for a new animal to roam the earth before giving his life to provide sustenance for

What’s happening to the Kurds a disgrace

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I love America. I love it not for the materialistic advantages it provides us; I love it for its beauty, the opportunities it offers us and most importantly for its

Income tax on SS vs. earnings test

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Dear Rusty: I retired from work this year (age 62) and I will receive my first social security benefits in September. Is there a special rule for the first year

There is no joy in Mudville

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When the baseball playoffs really get going, Sue will sometimes watch four games in one day. If I watch with her, I am not allowed to speak, because that would

Winds of change blow toward jury

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The Lincoln Parish Police Jury may be on the verge of its biggest turnover in 15 years. So far, there are five new faces on the governing body and two

This column takes the bull by the horns

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If you’re ever around non-native English speakers — or even if you just have a curious nature— some of the strange terms or phrases that often arise in everyday conversations

Academics and enriching experiences good combination

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Working as the radio played, I smiled as an unmistakable smash sent me right back to 1974:“Tell me something good (tell me, tell me, tell me) … tell me that

Good start to football season

Let’s face it, Lincoln Parish is football country. Don’t get us wrong, the Leader loves our other fall sports like soccer, volleyball and cross country running. And basketball season is

Fight break-ins: Lock vehicles

We’ve said it before, but we’ll say it again: It seems the easiest lessons are the hardest to learn. Such as lock your car and remove valuables — even if