In the 80’s, my Uncle Ray was your typical rural factory or farm worker in the southern town of Hartford (pop. 2500). He lived in a modest apartment. He had a significant…

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Just like that trending TikTok video, I’m feeling 2022! Despite the setbacks of the holiday Omicron surge, Americans continue to be filled with cautious optimism in this new year. After…

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[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″ admin_label=”section” _builder_version=”3.0.47″][et_pb_row admin_label=”row” _builder_version=”3.0.47″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Coffee on a Mission text” _builder_version=”3.1.1″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat”] When The Portico Cafe closed it’s doors in March, we made…

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