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What do you imagine for a better world?

I recently visited my mother in the hills of Southwest Missouri — home. Being there always revives old memories. Every rock, tree and trail reminds me of childhood adventures and shared family moments, especially in the kitchen where generations have gathered. One memory vividly resurfaced this time. Years ago, we arrived to find the house […]

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Breathing easy at Oasis Free Clinics

In the 1950s and 1960s, over half of the men in the United States smoked. This was partially related to government issued cigarettes, most notably in World War I, World War II, Korea and Vietnam, when cigarettes were a standard part of military rations. Smoking was heavily promoted, and often, tobacco companies frequently used medical […]

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Brunswick High School valedictorian gives hope for the future

Brunswick High School valedictorian Simone Wiley lights up the world wherever she goes. She’s extraordinarily accomplished, but you wouldn’t know it upon first meeting her and seeing her connect with people, both young and old. She’s genuine and warm, a teen without angst, a girl without guile, a young woman without wiles. Simone has been […]