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Pantsters, Plottsters, and Hippies—Conventional vs. Self-Publishing

Guest Column by Dan Baldwin, Ghost-Writer & Author I remember the 1950s when conformity in life, belief and culture was not only expected, it was demanded. Most people went along, but there were a few on the fringe who refused … Continue reading

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A Taste of Bandana Berries

Here is a taste of my my bandana story. It’s about the red snuff kerchief that my Opa always carried along. But how will this story end? “Opa has picked berries for you!” Mom was in her typical taking-care-of-business mode. … Continue reading

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Country Music Bits: Ervin Pickhinke’s John Deere Song

Meet an authentic singing farmer: Ervin Pickhinke from Sioux City, Iowa. I stumbled upon one of his performances at Bob Everhart’s festival, but, too slow, buffalo, I had missed my shot. That’s why Ervin repeated his John Deere ‘wheelings’ especially … Continue reading

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