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Don’t let anything stop you The Fool, IX of Presents, XVII The Star Merry meet, dear readers. Before you continue, take note: Tarot is for everyone, no matter your walk of life. While the cards have their own singular meanings, tarot is also largely intuitive and the meanings can change; no two tarot readers read…

“Flaco” By BILL HOGLAND Over the weekend of March 2-3, there was a memorial service held in Central Park, New York City. It was well attended and featured a wide variety of folks who gathered to express sympathy for the loss of a loved one. This ceremony included a mournful saxophone, a guitar and singer…

The toms are gobbling It seems like turkey season snuck up on me. Some southern states are either open now or are opening in a few days.

Banning the Use of Native American Team Names By BILL HOGLAND There was some new legislation introduced in the Illinois House of Representatives two weeks ago that may be of particular interest to people living in or otherwise connected with Calhoun County. It is House Bill 5617. The bill provides that upon passage, Native American…

Signs don’t always guarantee success Whether you are on the water or in the woods, if fish or game is involved, so is scouting. Just because your boat is in the water doesn’t mean all you have to do is drop a line in order to catch fish. The same goes for the woods.

Solving the problem and moving on Knight of Needles Reversed, XVIII The Moon, V of Potions Merry meet, dear readers. Before you continue, take note: Tarot is for everyone, no matter your walk of life. While the cards have their own singular meanings, tarot is also largely intuitive and the meanings can change; no two…

A sucker for beginnings I’m a sucker for beginnings. I’m also a dreamer and optimist. And beginnings are the dreamer’s drug. I think this week will be better. This year will be the year. This opportunity will be the one that puts me over the top. This time will be different. And it shows up…