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Body There have been clear signs we have transitioned into another season on the farm. The temperatures have dropped, the geese are flying and the kids are counting down the days until their winter break begins.

Body As I mentioned last week, Kim and I were able to spend the Thanksgiving holiday in Chicago. When I make a list of major cities I've visited around the world, Chicago is still one of my favorites.

Body Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, My husband and I are relocating to a nearby state to be closer to our daughter and will need to find a new primary care physician when we arrive.

Body Random Thoughts This is turning into a rough season for fans of the Kansas City Chiefs. The team has been in or on the cusp of a Super Bowl for the better part of a decade.

Body Guest Column As a nation, it seems, we've come to fear talking about death or even saying the word dead. Undertakers, a lot of physicians, most veterinarians avoid it.

Body Random Thoughts Last week, my college friend Tim Powers tagged me in a post to wish me a happy Dick Cavett's birthday. The longtime TV personality and comedian turned 89 years old on Nov.

Body From the Editor’s Files It's not very often that I share a word of the week, but this one's pretty good, The word is “cacophony.” Using it in a sentence, I came up with this: “A harsh discordant mixture of sounds, like a cacophony of deafening alarm bells.

Body Dear Savvy Senior, How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is she entitled to?

Body During my years on the City Council here in Haysville, I have always been impressed by the hard work and dedication of the people in our city departments.

Body November is my favorite month of the year, and not just because it’s my birthday month. I love November because of Thanksgiving meals.