Groff’s Home Out West

06/11/2025

Health care. Social Security. Disability rights. LGBTQ+ protections. They’re not “political issues”—they’re the foundation of a fair country. My latest post takes a clear-eyed look at how we can outthink and outlast the chaos to protect what matters most. 💪🇺🇸
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http://benandsteve.com/2025/11/06/winning-the-battle-for-health-security-and-equality-in-america/

Benjamin H. Groff II emphasizes the importance of protecting earned benefits like Social Security and Medicare, advocating for health care reforms and disability rights. He highlights the need for …

06/11/2025

We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Carol Jane “Penny” Pence Taylor. She was born on May 11, 1929, and passed away on November 4, 2025. Penny was a pioneering American swimmer, Olympian, mentor, and coach. She was also a beloved figure in the sport of swimming. She died in New Orleans, Louisiana, at the age of 96.

Carol Jane “Penny” Pence Taylor, a pioneering American swimmer and Olympian, passed away on November 4, 2025, at age 96. Born in 1929, she excelled in breaststroke, won national titles,…

05/11/2025

They called it an “evil dog,” but the truth runs deeper beneath the church floor. The kyrkogrim wasn’t born to haunt — it was buried alive to protect.

The kyrkogrim, a black dog spirit buried beneath church corners in Scandinavia, was believed to protect sacred ground from evil. Originally part of pagan rituals, it became a Christian guardian, sy…

04/11/2025

What is Antifa really? Our upcoming story cuts through the headlines and political spin to explore the origins, actions, and myths surrounding the loose anti-fascist movement often in the news. Learn what’s fact, what’s hype, and why the term sparks such intense debate. Are you Antifa?

Antifa is a decentralized far-left movement opposing fascism and far-right extremism, with roots tracing back to early 20th-century Europe. Gaining prominence post-2016, it employs varied tactics, …

03/11/2025

When progress is under attack, reminders like this matter. In a time of growing division, this report stands as proof that decency, fairness, and moral courage still have defenders.

Daria Knupp’s article emphasizes the impact of language in the events industry, urging a reevaluation of common phrases that are offensive or outdated. By replacing terms like “guru,& #8…

02/11/2025

When “Carpet Face” turned coin thief, Detective Roff found the cure wasn’t in medicine or jail—it was in an electric shaver. What happened next turned a criminal into a community leader. 🪒💰👔

Detective Jim Roff investigates a laundry mat break-in, linking the suspect, Lickery Nickery (known as Carpet Face), to the crime through witness accounts. With the help of Dr. Badd, Roff transform…

01/11/2025

Beneath the headlines and politics are real people—neighbors, families, workers—trying to live meaningful lives. When pressure builds in a society, it rarely announces itself with fanfare. This story isn’t about sensational headlines but about those quiet pressures—economic, social, and cultural—that can change a nation’s future.

This story is wide ranging and all inclusive. It pertains to todays political climate and what could result in the United States if the pressure on various groups are continuing to be applied, by a…

31/10/2025

As dawn breaks, the Council still stands—but so do the people. Haven’s Reach will never be the same again.

Can the will of a people truly rise up and overcome a ruler bent on absolute control? That is the heart of this story—a test of resilience, unity, and courage. The question remains: when tyranny pu…

30/10/2025

The Council’s iron fist closes tighter, but resistance has teeth. In the shadows of the cliffs, a plan is born.

The time was coming the command was asking everyone to disclose the identity of those who had dared to sing in public. Will this be the day that citizens fold on one another?

29/10/2025

One boy’s song in the square ignites a chorus of defiance. The Council calls it treason, but the people call it hope.

Haven’s Reach was no longer simply an island under rule. It was a tinderbox, waiting for a single spark to ignite.

28/10/2025

As shadows deepen and whispers spread, Haven’s Reach is one word away from open defiance. The spark is coming—will it ignite freedom or chaos?

As autumn descended on Haven’s Reach, the oppressive decrees of the Council transformed from rumors to mandates imposing strict curfews and bans on books and gatherings. Harper’s brother vanished, …

28/10/2025

Shohei Ohtani just became the first player in postseason history to reach base SEVEN times in a game 🤯