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Prince of Gilbert

Editor's note: Mike Masterson, longtime columnist for the Voices page, passed away over the weekend. In his honor, we share a favorite column of his,...

21.05.2025 2

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His greatest case

Editor's note: The original version of this column was published Dec. 27, 2008. Clark Morman of Fayetteville recently reminded me of the remarkable...

19.05.2025 3

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Without intention

Editor's note: The original version of this column was published Nov. 5, 2005. Ever noticed how some among us quickly become uncomfortable with others...

14.05.2025 3

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Declining appeal

I've always believed as soon as something you've desperately longed for finally becomes yours, it naturally loses its appeal.

12.05.2025 3

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Still winning

At the risk of understandably creating jealousy or resentment among valued readers, I had to share my unbelievable latest good news from Elon Musk.

07.05.2025 3

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My lucky day

I don't recall ever being this excited! Great personal news to report.

05.05.2025 2

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Appreciate the relevant

Democrat-Gazette onlineIt strikes me that in our daily lives we all have become far too enamored by the questionable relevance of self-serving...

04.05.2025 4

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Dogs as family

As society has dramatically changed over the decades, so too have lifestyles.

30.04.2025 2

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College influencer

In the event you find yourself wondering just what happens at some institutions of higher learning to create graduates who during their stay became...

28.04.2025 3

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Another innocent freed

Democrat-Gazette online"Mercy to the guilty is cruelty to the innocent."--Adam

27.04.2025 3

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What we learned

Editor's note: The original version of this column was published Sept. 26, 2004. As a child of a World War II veteran who was counted among Tom...

23.04.2025 3

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Flushed away

Surely I wouldn't be one of those who'd carelessly let my cell phone slip from my grasp while dealing with bathroom business.

21.04.2025 2

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Surviving five snake bites

Democrat-Gazette onlineIf you're anything like me, you've been fortunate enough never to have the experience of having been bitten by a venomous...

20.04.2025 2

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Respect’s demise

Editor's note: The original version of this column was published Sept. 11, 2004. The longer I live, the more convinced I become that self-respect and...

16.04.2025 3

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Beware mast cells

Jeanetta has been feeling poorly and never knew why until recently.

14.04.2025 2

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Duped by a photo and words

Democrat-Gazette onlineYou'd think a veteran columnist who warns valued readers about the many Internet schemes to take their money would be wise...

13.04.2025 3

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Unrestrained pits

For those who may believe I exaggerate the dangers of leaving pit bulls and other large breed dogs with records of violence unrestrained, I'm trying...

09.04.2025 2

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A mother’s voice

Sunday morning in the Easter season seems a particularly appropriate time to recall a parable from Dr.

07.04.2025 3

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Freebies a mice disaster

Democrat-Gazette onlineWhat would happen if we human animals were given lifelong shelter, food and comfort or our entire lives without concern for...

06.04.2025 3

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Essential truths

Editor's note: The original version of this column was published Sept. 9, 2014. In the continual state of conflict that has become our national...

02.04.2025 10

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1962 again

Believe it or not, I've discovered a compact time machine capable of transporting me back 63 years to 1962, my freshman year in Harrison High School.

31.03.2025 5

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Scouting legend

The catered dinner salads and main course had been served and dishes were cleared inside Harrison's sprawling Signature Bank Convention Hall.

26.03.2025 3

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For my grandkids

As my three natural grandchildren have sprouted toward adulthood, I've collected a list of advice from various places to share with them about what...

24.03.2025 3

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Visitor to the mountain

Valued readers may recall my vivid recollections a few years back of a UFO encounter my younger brother and I experienced as children one evening in...

23.03.2025 2

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The bites go on

It's obvious these tragic stories will never end.

19.03.2025 2

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Hoosier Hackman

The passing of actor Gene Hackman brought to mind his brilliant role as high school basketball coach Norman Dale in a 1,150-population Indiana farming...

17.03.2025 2

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Destroying families, friends, futures

I've certainly had my share of cocktails over 78 years.

16.03.2025 2

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Paying it forward

Editor's note: The original version of this column was published Sept. 17, 2013. Lately I've been paying more attention to how others react to what I...

14.03.2025 2

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: A lasting legacy

05.03.2025 5

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A lasting legacy

04.03.2025 2

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Precious memories

02.03.2025 10

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Conservative families

01.03.2025 10

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Own your stuff

25.02.2025 9

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Opinion: Pit kills man

24.02.2025 7

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Pit kills man

23.02.2025 8

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MASTERSON ONLINE: Revisiting Depo Provera

22.02.2025 9

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Puppy love

19.02.2025 10

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Puppy love

18.02.2025 7

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It is what it is

16.02.2025 9

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Cops versus justice

15.02.2025 10

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: 87,000 agents

12.02.2025 4

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Another killing

11.02.2025 7

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87,000 agents

11.02.2025 9

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Another killing

09.02.2025 7

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Facts indeed important

08.02.2025 8

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Risks to following

05.02.2025 10

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Risks to following

04.02.2025 8

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Feeling the stare

02.02.2025 10

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Harrison’s tiny angel

01.02.2025 4

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OPINION | MIKE MASTERSON: Budde's sermon

29.01.2025 8

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