Rae Sedgwick

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Laborer father becomes hero in daughter’s eyes
September 2, 2010
“Bowed by the weight of the centuries he leans/Upon his hoe and gazes on the ground/The emptiness of the ages in his face/And on his back the burden of the world” — Edwin Markham, “The Man with the Hoe.”
Elevator mishap remains strong in memory
August 26, 2010
I am sure by now you have read about Stephanie Abrams, journalist on The Today Show who got stuck in an elevator and went on to do her broadcast from there. Can you even imagine?
Lost family member evokes ‘Little Boy Blue’
August 19, 2010
This is about family; a somewhat circuitous tale.
Alternative medicine proves to be effective
July 29, 2010
You don’t expect to go to lunch with a colleague and get hauled off to her Chinese chiropractor, but it can happen.
Lost life brings up memories of lessons gained
July 22, 2010
I was taught to dance by a woman who could not walk.
Community bands serve important historical purpose
July 15, 2010
A community band concert, topped off with an ice cream social sponsored by a local church or organization, a few jokes tossed in, a cool breeze and a comfortable lawn chair all make for a good summer evening in a small town.
University should not be defined by athletics
July 1, 2010
Kansas University has a bad case of jock itch, and it is confined to the athletics department.
Family support breeds feeling of belonging
June 10, 2010
When I read your writing, she says, I hear the sound of my own voice. She sits curled on the couch, fiddles with a newspaper opened and lying flat on the arm.
Ice cream, flower run leads to misplaced coin purse
May 13, 2010
I call it my hot fudge honesty experience.
Award dinner sparks friendship
April 29, 2010
I cannot say what it is that brings people together, or why, upon meeting some people for the first time, you feel like you have known them forever. But it happens.

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With college football season around the corner, what teams are you most excited to watch?

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