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Newspaper
Shafter Press
Location
Shafter, California, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1997
Page
4
An encore column humorously catalogs the bachelor incompetentus despite Christmas shopping crowds. It contrasts lone shoppers with married men, noting dazed gazes, aimless wandering, sighs, and the telltale sign of a partner guiding the trip. The piece playful warns readers to spot the difference before year end.
A playful look at New Year resolutions noting their prevalence and high failure rate. It reflects on why people resist change, the popularity of weight loss goals, and the tradition of making and breaking resolutions. The piece ends with a humorous prompt to list resolutions for 1998 and to stop playing the game.
A meditation on loneliness during the holidays citing Beatles lyrics and biblical verses. The author links spiritual separation from God to loneliness, arguing Jesus as the cure and Christmas meaning, with references to Genesis and I Peter.
The author criticizes President Clinton for a so called national dialogue on race, arguing the panel is slanted toward quotas and affirmative action. It condemns a monologue by liberal experts and urges including diverse views, noting successful examples in the Army and calling for true cross section discussions.
A reflective piece recalls a tired yet happy Christmas and a year of memorable deeds. The author praises brave individuals met in 1997 and notes lessons from parenting and decision making taught to children aged 5 to 13 in class.
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