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In simplest terms, a trust is a set of rules that govern the ownership and use of assets. Generally, as long as a rule is lawful (i.e. not sexist or racist), that rule can be included in a trust.

KALIDA — Ethan Wehri spent two and a half weeks intently studying Ohio State star TreVeyon Henderson.

It’s a common accusation: “You just hate Trump.” But this dismissive assertion always implies a subtext: “Your hatred of Trump blinds you to his virtues and accomplishments.”

Our world has grown accustomed to communicating through technology.

The first day of December marked the 68th anniversary of Rosa Parks refusing to give up her seat to a White man on a city bus in Montgomery, Alabama. That simple but defiant rejection of the segregation laws of Southern public transportation was the catalyst to spark the Montgomery Bus Boycott in 1955. It also ushered a 26-year-old Martin Luther King Jr. into the leadership of the modern civil rights movement. In remembering Parks’ dauntless courage this month, members of the Congressional Black Caucus advocated for Congress to designate Dec. 1 as “Rosa Parks Day,” which would become the first federal holiday to honor a woman.

Ridley Scott’s biopic ‘Napoleon’ topped the global box office over the Thanksgiving weekend. But some moviegoing history lovers are trashing it for playing fast and loose with the facts. “Disappointing” is the most charitable response from their ranks, and that’s putting it mildly.

We don’t think much about pockets; they’re just part of the scene. But I never leave home without them, for they hold things like a wallet, keys, pen, eyeglasses, iPhone, and shopping list – if there’s room.

While it’s always a challenge to find that perfect Christmas gift, Target’s LGBTQ-themed Christmas line, which includes a nutcracker figure holding a “Progress Pride” flag wearing a “Pride” hat may not be the ticket. This despite the fact that it’s accompanied by the absolutely smashing slogan, “Show your love and support for the LGBTQIA+ community.”

It has been 20 years since I drove carpool. I’m covering this week for our youngest daughter who has been sick.

With the official start of winter just a few days away, I better wrap up my travel log of an October trip to Michigan’s Lower and Upper Peninsula. Following time spent in Traverse City and Sault Ste. Marie, we stayed in the Upper by heading to Munising, the home of the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.