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Random Thoughts I've been in my current house for about 12 years now, and until recently have never had any problems with raccoons. In fact, I don't think I've ever seen a raccoon in Cheney where I live, or in any of our other towns.

I always loved the line from radio personality Paul Harvey, “And now... the rest of the story.” Do you remember a column of mine from a year and a half ago, in which I noted my youngest daughter Katie's upcoming wedding? I'll bet that some of you at least remember what my appointed task for the wedding, at that time, was: Find goblets...

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? Don’t Have Much Dear Don’t, Very good question. Almost everyone needs a will, but only around one-third of American have actually prepared one.

Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, I have been taking care of my elderly father for over a year and it’s taking a toll on my finances because I can only work part-time. Are there any resources you know about that can help family caregivers get paid? Seeking Support Dear Seeking, Caring for an elder parent can be challenging in many ways, but it can be especially difficult financially if you have to miss work to provide care.

A couple of bills in the Kansas Legislature have drawn attention. One might pass – it would make it a crime to sleep on public land without permission – but the other – to legalize medical marijuana – almost certainly won’t.

It was a powerful night for me Sunday as I watched the Oscars, carrying with me a renewed enthusiasm for the movies that I hadn’t had since before the COVID Pandemic. Yep.

Random Thoughts To everyone out on spring break right now, I have something I really need to say to you: “Thpthpthpthp.” Yep, a big ol’ raspberry, with extra slobber. It’s not that I have any issue with you, outside of pure jealously that is aggravated by anything you say, do or post that reminds me that I’m not on spring break.