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Mother’s Day: Unsung Heroines Get The Spotlight | TYRADES!
This year my mother (still going strong at age 88) marks 50 years as an antique collector. Since…
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Are You Ready For A Diet Of Insects? TYRADES!
When I was a 6-year-old lad lusting over the "ant farm" advertisements in 12-cent comic books, I had…
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The Looming Water Crisis: Cry Me A River (Please!) | TYRADES!
All day I faced the barren wastes without the taste of water... - The Sons of the Pioneers
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It’s Not A War On Easter, But… | TYRADES!
As my family prepares to celebrate Easter 2015, I feel overwhelmed by the changes the holiday has undergone…
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US Combat Forces In Vietnam: The Fiftieth Anniversary | TYRADES!
One of my late father's favorite trick questions was, "What does a cat learn if it jumps on…
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The Sound Of Music Turns 50 | TYRADES!
If you watched this year's Academy Awards, you probably know that March 2 marks the 50th anniversary of…
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Are You Dying To Write Your Own Obituary? TYRADES
Are you an unsung hero? Do those you encounter not appreciate the "real" you? Must you always having…
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Edwin Lewis Tyree: The Untold Story | TYRADES!
At last, the story can be told! February 11 marks the 15th anniversary of my father's fatal heart…
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Valentine’s Day: No ‘Tipping’ Allowed | TYRADES!
The internet is really wasted on me and wife Melissa around Valentine's Day. If you do a news…
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Protest Songs: Where Has All The Common Sense Gone? TYRADES!
According to an essay published by New America Foundation (and reprinted on "Time" magazine's website), protest songs are…
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Would You Pay $80 An Hour For Hugs? TYRADES
On second thought, maybe I should discourage my son from pursuing a career in engineering.
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The Battle of New Orleans: The Anniversary | TYRADES!
Just a reminder: Jan. 8 marks the anniversary of the Battle of New Orleans, the last major encounter…
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Empty Seats At The Christmas Table | TYRADES!
I'm writing one of my infrequent serious columns, because I realize there is more to Christmas than non-stop…