Shake Weight tale shows fierce family love and a big fight
In Alaska during Christmas, a son recounts a family clash sparked by buying a Shake Weight with parents extra money. A late return, frozen eggs, and a secret purchase triggered anger, crying, and a long cooldown before things settled. The piece ends with the author affirming strong family ties despite occasional quarreling.
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Irregular Hours Shape a Reporter’s Career and Life
Mark Fleming, news editor at The Sun, reflects on wandering work hours from newsroom routine to pastorate and temp office gigs. He notes variable schedules, the doctor’s note question, bus commuting, and how nightlife affects dining and shopping, citing traffic on Garth Road and late shopping in summer.
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Race, identity and Obama in modern America
Arkansas Times columnist Gene Lyons argues race alone does not define a person’s story and warns against collective guilt. He reflects on Obama’s census box choice, multiracial identities, and historical stereotypes, urging a broader Americanism that honors heritage without denigrating others.
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