Editorial
Rethinking the 17th Amendment
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In 1913, the U.S. Constitution was amended to establish the direct election of U.S. Senators by the people.
Editorial
Speak Up, Be Heard
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As I was reviewing the articles for this month’s issue, I was struck by two in particular; the speech by the three students at the dedication of the Liberty Tree and the article on the air museum.
Editorial
Body, Mind and Spirit
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I like to remind myself that I am a person with a body, mind and spirit.
Editorial
A Fond Farewell
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If all goes as planned, which sometimes happens, by the time you read this The Suffield Observer will have a new chairperson.
Editorial
100 Years From Now
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These last elections have touched me in a different way as I looked around me on Election Day.
Editorial
Leave Me to My Own Devices
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I am worried about screen time. And as I toddle around, sometimes I feel that the cards are stacked against those of us who are.
Editorial
Words Matter
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I find it disturbing that it’s common for people in all walks of life to use derogatory, hurtful, negative and harmful words.
Editorial
A Tribute to a Special Observer Volunteer
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On December 7, I lost a dear friend and the Observer lost a very special volunteer. Carol Martin passed away peacefully.
Editorial
Don’t Call it State Aid
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The CT state government distributes Statutory Aid to Municipalities annually.
Editorial
Retirement Perks
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Since last February I’ve been working out at a local gym, to disguise its identity, I’ll call it Planet Fatness.