Signal Tribune Newspaper

by Neena Strichart
I have always loved cartoons and comic strips. Watching Deputy Dawg, Daffy Duck, Popeye or Bugs Bunny with young eyes were amazing experiences. I still enjoy those old television re-runs (or those I now have on DVD) and, as a grown-up, I especially get a kick out of the now obvious political satire [...]

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by Neena Strichart
Having been in the newspaper business since 1994, I have a lot of fun stories that I often share with my coworkers. Wednesday morning I was telling Stephanie, one of our ad-sales gals, about a creative ad campaign that I ran back in the ‘90s for the owner of a tax/bookkeeper service company.

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by Neena Strichart
Looking at the television program listings, it seems as though, as some have said, “love is in the air.” Shows like My Big Fat Gypsy Wedding, Say Yes to the Dress, Bridezilla, and my favorite– My Fair Wedding with David Tutera– prove the point as countless weddings are played out on the [...]

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by Neena Strichart
As a young teen I loved watching movies depicting college kids on “Easter vacation.” Films like Where The Boys Are and Palm Springs Weekend gave me dreamy ideas of the fun and independence I could look forward to. Alas, I never had the opportunity to experience what the kids now call “spring break.” [...]

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by Neena Strichart
I have often written about the times I spent as a youth at my local library. These days, with budget cuts, many libraries are facing or have faced reduced hours, staffing or both. Locally our libraries are doing their best to offer as many services as possible, and for that I salute them. [...]

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