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April 1: My Personal Holiday

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 21:28

Other folks may be playing tricks on each other for April Fool’s Day, but the date has more serious meaning for me. Long ago, my first day as a newsroom intern was April 1.

Feb. 2022: I Made a Lotta Dough

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Sat, 02/19/2022 - 15:46

 

In my constant quest to keep learning, I just finished a community college course – my first time on a college campus since I taught journalism as an adjunct in the 1980s.

“Basic Baking Techniques” is what I thought I signed up for – but certainly not how I would describe what I learned.

Holiday Greeting Guilt

Submitted by Chris Thomas on Tue, 01/04/2022 - 23:37

I appreciate everyone who sent Christmas cards to me in the past month – and all I can do is apologize. I still haven’t written, addressed or mailed a single holiday greeting.

It’s a ritual I usually cherish, but this season has upended life and tradition for several reasons.

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