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Marsha Henry Goff

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Marsha Henry Goff is a freelance writer in Lawrence.

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Land use decisions often tricky
By Marsha Henry Goff
August 12, 2008
At a recent voters’ forum, candidates answered a question about agricultural land use. Some of their answers reminded me of my service on Horizon 2020’s land use task force when a member of the committee suggested that farmers only be allowed to sell their land to other farmers.
Showing one’s true colors not advisable in Missouri
By Marsha Henry Goff
August 3, 2008
“Oops,” I said to husband Ray as we entered the restaurant. “This may not be the best T-shirt to wear here.” The restaurant was TGI Friday’s in Columbia, Mo. — the heart of Tiger country — and I was wearing a bright red “beak ’em Hawks” national basketball championship T-shirt. Worse, because it was raining, I’d slipped on my white jacket with a big Jayhawk on the back and KANSAS on the sleeve.
Road trip souvenir leaves tourist ticked off
By Marsha Henry Goff
July 6, 2008
With bare feet — sans DEET — shoved into red Crocs (will I never learn?), I stood in thick grass at Gettysburg and worried about chiggers while listening to our guide speak of the Civil War battle of Culp’s Hill. It was a long battle — three days — and, while husband Ray assures me that the guide didn’t talk THAT long, I’m pretty sure he didn’t leave out many details.
Dad, I hardly knew ye
By Marsha Henry Goff
June 15, 2008
I first called him Daddy, then shortened it to Dad. During my early teen years, I briefly flirted with calling him Lew but that felt silly and stilted even to me. I’m grateful I had the opportunity to know him as an adult, but — while I thought I knew him well —there was a part of his life that was closed to me.
Best get your brain in gear before your mouth’s in motion
By Marsha Henry Goff
June 8, 2008
Early in childhood, I learned that a knot in the tongue is worth two on the head. Problem is, I didn’t learn that lesson well. While others come up with the perfect rejoinder long after the occasion to use it, I think of it immediately and am challenged to keep from saying it. In other words, as my dad often warned, “Don’t let your mouth be in motion before your brain is in gear!”
Painful-looking piercings produce unnatural body mutilation
By Marsha Henry Goff
May 4, 2008
“Aren’t those earrings pretty?” asked my friend Jean, pointing to a jewelry store window.
Easter’s better when you don’t have to give up fun stuff
By Marsha Henry Goff
March 23, 2008
“Please, please, please let me find an Easter egg! Just one egg!” It was my most fervent prayer as a 7-year-old.
Sisters’ relationship closer when they live farther apart
By Marsha Henry Goff
February 24, 2008
I smile … because you’re my sister. I laugh … because there’s nothing you can do about it. So reads the plaque sister Lesta sent me for my birthday along with a card expressing sympathy “during this difficult time.”
Husband maintains lifelong relationship with cars
By Marsha Henry Goff
February 10, 2008
Is any bond so tight as that between a man and his truck? During the last couple of weeks, husband Ray has been absolutely lost without Guppy Rojo — his little red 1994 Toyota four-wheel-drive, extended cab truck — while it was having its engine replaced. Forced to use a car, Ray seemed to have lost his will to drive.
Broadcasters lose sight of what merits ‘news’
By Marsha Henry Goff
January 27, 2008
My lawyer father advised me to believe nothing I hear and only half of what I see. That advice serves me well while viewing nationally televised newscasts. What a load of baloney! Even worse, those shoveling the baloney claim to be giving viewers what we want to see and hear. Say what?of what merits ‘news’

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