Kind Words For The New Year 1981 Resolution
A New Year message urges replacing unkind words with praise courtesy and love to heal homes communities and the nation. It notes mistakes from 1980 and suggests one resolution for 1981 to foster understanding and reduce anger by choosing kind words over insults.
Readers react on helmet safety gun laws and gratitude noted
A letter from Don Beede urges helmet use after a teen cyclist stunt photo and warns against encouraging youth. Chris Clark argues crime laws should target gun usage, not ownership, proposing harsher penalties for weapon tied crimes. A Venice reader thanks Sun Coast Gondolier staff for aid during bereavement and homelessness.
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Christmas Spirit Piece Sparks Reflection On Word Choice
The writer questions using the word attack in a whimsy Christmas piece and contrasts it with a real incident where a Nokomis lady was attacked for her jewels. He cites Twain on careful word choice and laments a world of wealth, fear, and drift.
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Reagan faces tough questions as inauguration nears
A columnist analyzes Ronald Reagan's approach to publicity and the pressure on his administration. He notes Reagan and wife Nancy’s public presence, questions about policy choices, transition costs, and the influence of advisers while comparing to Carter and past presidents.
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New Year Resolutions Ready for 1981
A humorous list of personal goals for 1981 includes losing weight from five to twenty pounds, learning patience, decluttering the car interior, writing letters regularly, poaching eggs, rereading major novels, cutting TV time, walking more, sleeping less, delaying remarks about Ronald Reagan, and giving the Buccaneers one more chance before calling it quits.
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