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BRODY: The last word

This is Jean Brody’s last column. Jean passed away Nov. 18. After a long fight with bronchiectasis, her ... Read more

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BRODY: Plain ol’ kindness goes a long way

After two months in Florida, a return trip involved flying from Fort Lauderdale to Chicago on a big ... Read more

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BRODY: A tale of two bratty brothers

I just knew it. I just knew these two kids would sit by me on the plane, and ... Read more

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BRODY: Coming to terms with the idea of death

Way back in 1995, I wrote a column, and some of it will not ring a bell when ... Read more

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BRODY: Tight pants lead to a predicament

I love consignment shops. I mean, nothing makes me happier than to find a nice blouse or a ... Read more

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BRODY: There’s a lot to learn on the farm

I wrote this column in 1991, when we had lived on our Kentucky farm for five months. During ... Read more

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BRODY: We all deal with embarrassment. Be easy on yourself.

In 1993, during a sermon in my parents’ church, the minister spoke of embarrassment. He told of the ... Read more

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BRODY: The act of selflessly giving is priceless

Admittedly, I write a lot about giving. I have learned so much about the different kinds of giving ... Read more

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BRODY: You’re never too old to enjoy life, romance

This week I didn’t know what I wanted to write about, but I knew I wanted it to ... Read more

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BRODY: An odd couple who couldn’t be broken up

When we lived in Winchester, our big white house on the hill sat majestically in front of the ... Read more