The West Archives – Vintage American Ways
October 2, 2015 By Maryanne Datesman Leave a Comment
Most of us are familiar with the term “grandfathered in” that indicates an exemption from some new rule or law that has been enacted. Merriam-Webster defines the grandfather clause: “Law: a part of a …
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September 25, 2014 By Maryanne Datesman Leave a Comment
With elections coming, there is a lot of talk about the women’s vote and how to secure it. One party claims that the other party is waging a war on women and that women had better vote with them or …
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September 18, 2014 By Maryanne Datesman Leave a Comment
“Battling the Armyworm for 100 Years” Last Saturday we were sitting around a fire pit in a friend’s yard, roasting marshmallows for s’mores, when the subject of lawns came up. Our friend said he …
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