Excuse Me? 8-12

Dear Readers,

I just wanted to get an ice cream cone.  During the summer, I love going to different places and try out their ice cream.  I will go to any soft serve place just for a small vanilla ice cream cone.

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Do you have an opinion? Your letters 8-12

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As I See It 8-12

He was already a well known performer when I was born. He and his family captured the ears of many people and did not let go. I only heard bits and pieces of their uprising in the music world. It was not until I visited relatives in Maryland that began to really hear what others had been hearing for a while. It was the summer of 1983.

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Excuse Me? 8-11

Father’s Day is Sunday, June 21, 2009 and I wanted to wish my husband, Frank, and all the fathers to please have a happy day. 

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As I See It 8-11

“Lansing sucks.” I have heard that for years about the Lansing area and I believed it. People would talk about how there is nothing to do. I began to realize that I just was not looking in the right places. Within the last few years there has been a surge of various forms of entertainment. I know, I know, we are a long way from being a great Mecca such as Los Angeles, New York City or Atlanta but I am one that definitely appreciates what Lansing has to offer for little cost. The beauty of being in a small city with big city attributes is cheaper cost of living, ease of travel, convenience and opportunity.

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Excuse Me? 8-10

Dear Readers,

The sky wept on the earth as it opened a chasm of daylight. Slowly, like time broken down into half pasts, then minutes as I pondered the ticking of time down to seconds. I exhaled and turned into the driveway of the cemetery of Chapel Hill.  I recalled my meeting with a mother, Vivian Bodiford, who was still in an conscious state of shock that her only son had been murdered.

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Do you have an opinion? Your letters 8-10

We would love to hear your thoughts about our articles.  Letters, e-mail and photos should include your name, address, and daytime and evening phone numbers.  Letters may be edited for length and clarity; photographs can only be returned with a self-addressed stamped envelope.  Address : The New Citizens Press, Opinions, PO Box 19006, Lansing, MI 48901; or e-mail us at tncp@comcast.net.
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As I See It 8-10

Neighbors

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Nu Poetry 8-10

Nu Poetry 8-10

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Excuse me, are you Listening? 8-9

My most memorable experiences on the campaign trail are starting to pile up.  I will probably have many memorable experiences but I have been taken in and loved by some in the complexes that we have in Lansing for the senior citizens and the disabled. 

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