Thousand marbles lesson on life’s priorities
Local attorney and syndicated columnist Rick Kraft shares a reflective tale of a thousand marbles. An elderly man measures life in Saturdays, discarding a marble each week to focus on what matters, urging readers to write priorities and budget time before the container empties.
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Sunday mornings and family time across the years
Gena Sterling recalls Sunday rituals from youth to adulthood, balancing church, canning, sewing, and time changes. She notes family routines, holiday plans, and the shift to online faith services post pandemic, ending with a personal note and contact.
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Federal firings and reforms push civil service to the limit
Trudy Balcom, a former Forest Service employee, argues that the Trump administration used a planned downsizing and political pressure to fire thousands of probationary workers, later reinstating some under court intervention. She details alleged improper terminations, the involvement of OPM leadership, and ongoing legal battles shaping civil service protections.
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