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Author Archives: John Rice

John Rice is a columnist/novelist who has seen his family thrive in Forest Park. He has published two books set in the village: The Ghost of Cleopatra and The Doll with the Sad Face.

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A ray of hope for District 209

by John Rice January 17, 2023January 17, 2023
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A long and tasty history

by John Rice January 10, 2023January 10, 2023
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This New Year, it’s personal

by John Rice January 3, 2023January 3, 2023
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We staged a comeback in 2022

by John Rice December 27, 2022December 27, 2022
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Ah, December in Dubai in a dragon boat

by John Rice December 20, 2022December 20, 2022
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To every tree there is a season

by John Rice December 13, 2022December 13, 2022
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I’m back … and so are my eyes

by John Rice December 6, 2022December 6, 2022
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A sugar cookie and some sweet conversation

by John Rice November 29, 2022November 29, 2022
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Avoiding strangers, you miss a lot

by John Rice November 22, 2022November 22, 2022
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Re-airing and repairing an injustice

by John Rice November 8, 2022November 8, 2022

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