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Starch is your friend, not your enemy
If you are ever stuck on an island and all they grow is potatoes, you’ll be good. And the fact that you can make vodka from potatoes is an added plus.
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You can’t spell Hypocrite without a G, O and P
It may be understandable to defend elected officials of your own tribe, but don’t be a hypocrite about it. It makes your argument ineffective and weak.
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Houston Pride Turns Out for Annual Bunnies on the Bayou
Coming together on April 20 for Bunnies is our way of uniting and saying that we are here to stay. Or to quote the late Harvey Milk: Hope Will Never Be Silent!
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Who Owns our Congress?
The open scandal of PAC political contributions and lobbyist gifts By Rick Ehrlich Many Americans still believe we live in a Democracy. Ha. A Democracy is government by the people,
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ISHIDA Dance Company announces INSIDE MY WALLS
At ISHIDA’s last sold out run of performances in January 2025, reviewer Fredrick Goodall said ISHIDA’s world premiere soul-writer was “a masterclass in storytelling through movement.”
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STAR OF THE MONTH: Misty Valdez
Misty has been volunteering and raising funds for ACCT in countless ways for decades.
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George Country Sports Bar’s Crystal Murley
By Johnny Trlica Ever walk into a bar, look at the bartender and know right away this is going to be fun? Her infectious smile and nod of welcome lets
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GUCCELLA DE VIL
Kristi Noem’s stolen purse was more than a purse, though. It was a $4,400 Gucci handbag. That’s a lot of Gucci.
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America (is not) the beautiful
These days, no matter how much good fruit, good veggies and tofu I ingest, my mind seems to be having great difficulties.
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It’s always sunny at The Sunrise House
The Sunrise House offers a menu of brunch classics, health-forward dishes and chef-driven cuisine.