Homebodies - Coffee talk...
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- Published on Saturday, January 14, 2017
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
We live in Manitoba. Most of us by choice. Whenever folks meet the common ground topic is our weather. Coffee talk. Weather.
My perspective - Changing tides
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- Published on Friday, January 13, 2017
By Kate Jackman-Atkinson
The Neepawa Banner
The tide is turning and I hope it’s a sign of good things to come for rural businesses. After a decade of “more” and “bigger”, we are starting to see a real appreciation for “small”.
Observation - Jan. 12, 2017
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- Published on Thursday, January 12, 2017
By Addy Oberlin
The Neepawa Banner
How is the year 2017 starting out for you? Just the same as the year 2016? Have you broken any resolutions yet or are you bravely trying to keep them. Starting out the new year being quite ill was not a good start for me.
Faithfully Yours- Never underestimate the power of prayer
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- Published on Sunday, January 8, 2017
Neil Strohschein
The Neepawa Banner
The results of the November 2016 elections in the United States, especially the vote for President, have proven the wisdom of the old saying: “Be careful what you wish for. You just might get it—and you might not like the consequences of your choice.”
Read more: Faithfully Yours- Never underestimate the power of prayer
Homebodies- It’s been a week…
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- Published on Saturday, January 7, 2017
By Rita Friesen
The Neepawa Banner
It’s been a week of long naps in the big chair. I don’t know exactly how it happens. The plan is to sit a bit, watch some television and then get on with the day. Before I know it, a dog is snuggled on my lap, the mug of hot chocolate is empty and the sound of the show is fuzzy and dim. I come to with my lips stuck to my top teeth – my snoring jarring me awake. Has not bothered my lap warmer, he simply squirms as I stretch and debate getting up. Time has slipped away and I am okay.
