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IAN TOCHER/Staff

IAN TOCHER/Staff

Tocher: Canada is not a state

I’ve told many people before that I’m a true Son of the South; it just happens to be from Southern Ontario, about a hundred miles east of Toronto. I could see Lake Ontario from my bedroom window growing up as a proud Canadian while getting all my U.S. news and shows from TV stations in Rochester, N.
Georgia Benjamin-Smith/File Photo

Georgia Benjamin-Smith/File Photo

Benjamin-Smith: History and happiness are all around us

I have been wandering, wandering, wandering.The past few weeks have been exciting. Let me slow down and tell you about them. First, in February, we celebrated, celebrated, and celebrated because it was Black History Month. I celebrate each and every month.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: A friend named Walt

Perhaps I’ll never forget the lilting sound of his beautiful Southern accent.I hope not. Right now, it’s ringing in my ears, forcing tears into my eyes. Walt Ehmer was one of the best friends I ever had. He possessed a quick wit that couldn’t be outrun.
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: Kris Kristofferson

A friend and I were discussing which version of the movie “A Star Is Born” was our favorite.It has been remade four times — each one terrific — and is based on the original 1932 film, “What Price Hollywood?
Ronda Rich/Columnist

Ronda Rich/Columnist

Rich: When schools close

 At an invitation-only reception before my speaking engagement, Tink and I were surrounded by lovely people who came one at a time for introductions and then to talk about our work, either individually or separately.
Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Dick Yarbrough/File Photo

Yarbrough: Joining those saying goodbye to DEI

Uh oh, this column, as you read it, may never be the same again. I’m not talking about finally figuring out where commas go. That will never change. No, I am talking about my Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.I am afraid I am going to have to dismantle that sucker.