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Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Willow Inn memories

Ah yes, legends live on. Sorting through storage boxes this morning I discovered an ancient copy of the Capital News. The front-page headline read End...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Yet again another smattering of thoughts and issues

Yet again another smattering of thoughts and issues - hence a true HodgePodge column. It was touching to see such a large candlelight vigil turnout...
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge

Hodgepodge: a smattering of thoughts

Hodgepodge: a smattering of thoughts By Charlie Hodge. In true HodgePodge spirit a smattering of thoughts: Sometimes what at first appears rotten timing proves to be a...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – 101 reasons not to go to Big Cities

HodgePodge By Charlie Hodge Okay, I openly admit to not being a fan of big cities - however on Monday and Tuesday I was reminded...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – We are, after all, only human

Human beings tend to be a tad bit embarrassing, however we are also remarkably resilient and adaptive. When my philosophical brain gets too much beer,...
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge

Hodgepodge: The Recovery Spa and Don Cherry

Hodgepodge: The Recovery Spa and Don Cherry By Charlie Hodge. Thanks Josh, so far your new facility is working well with my mental and physical healing....

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Is it hot enough? And, local music events

Remember when you said you couldn’t wait for the weather to warm up? Well? Is it hot enough for you yet? Actually as I pen...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – Schmautzy is shooting pucks on the big rink

Schmautzy is shooting pucks on the big rink For the average hockey fan he was not exactly a household name or super hero, however for...

Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge – The wasted energy from some folks

I penned most of this column eight years ago, however with all the anger and violence going on of late, it seemed a good...
Hodgepodge by Charlie Hodge

Hodgepodge: Thankful

Hodgepodge: Thankful By Charlie Hodge. My personal pity party began as most normally do. I had allowed a few minor irritants to slide into a spoiled,...