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Sandcastles of Life: I can’t imagine the fear they felt
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June 1, 2022
Sandcastles of Life: I can’t imagine the fear they felt

By Tania French

Normally, when I write, I pen lighthearted columns. But today, I feel anything but light-hearted.

Over the past week, I’ve read about the right to bear arms and also anti-gun column.  There have been words of condolences and calls for action. While all seemed to agree that evil struck Uvalde last week, none said the words I feel, or what I want to say.

Heck, I am not even sure the words I am writing will say what I want to say.

As I reflect back over the past week, I can&rsquo...

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