OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: A dreamer in every sense
I'm a dreamer, in every sense of the word. As a child, I donned my panda-bear baby blanket atop my head, strapped a gold headband around it and sang into a hai…
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: A roll of the dice — a look at luck and a lack of it
If it weren't for bad luck, I'd have no luck at all.
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: Some goals are more important than others — how one girl achieved a personal best
My husband – who I affectionately refer to as Trapper John – was born in Hot Springs, Ark., where many of his relatives still reside. His aunt recently shared …
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: Let your inner child go free — on the art of puttering
Trapper John is about to set sail on a business trip and will hang out with a few friends along the way. Or perhaps it is the other way around – a personal tri…
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: Straight to the director’s chair — ideas for the big screen
Trapper John and I love to go to the movies – or "the show," as I call it – and there's no better place to watch a summer blockbuster sequel than at a drive-in…
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: Despite what you’ve heard, childless cat ladies do have a direct stake in America
Hello. I am Lisa, and I am a childless cat lady.
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: One month of summer more than enough when heat makes us do crazy things
Summer has been visiting us for 29 days now – yes, I'm counting – and I'm ready for her to go home. She's outstayed her welcome with me. I could put up with he…
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: History matters, especially on days that spell freedom
I didn't like history class in school. Be it American history, world history or ancient civilizations, I didn't enjoy memorizing names, places and dates. How t…
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: Would-be wives should know that adorable isn’t forever
June is upon us, and brides everywhere are about to walk the aisle to say "I do" to their betrothed. I'd like to take this opportunity to offer a public servic…
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OPINION | Lisa Baker Gibbs: One event not to be missed, total solar eclipse leaves us in awe
It wasn't my first time. I'm not an eclipse virgin. I've totally been there and done that, back in 2017, and I wrote about it on these pages of newsprint. Stil…