Her wish: Plants to touch, smell
From a Brighton Garden by Fran Blank There is a light at the end of the tunnel and it is spring. We have conquered knee surgery for the second time! Recovery and therapy are exhausting and make for uncomfortable, sleepless nights. The payoff is that Greg is now walking without his cane and without ...
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His prediction: Almanac's a good read
Cracker Barrel Notes by Bob Krumm
It is an unfortunate fact that no human knows what the coming year holds for any of us. Even those in power and authority don't know from one day to the next what events will transpire that will change our destinies. While a lucky few may have been born with a si ...
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Only a perfect tree would fit house
Moving in on South Main by Nancy Slaymaker
It was December all those years ago, and we were continuing to feel comfortable in our new village and new-old house on South Main. It was time to start thinking Christmas. Decorating this wonderful old house would be a lot of work but a lot of fun, too. ...
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Holidays are a time to be home
From a Distance by Ben Ewell
Our family spent the Thanksgiving holiday this year in paradise. The sky was blue, the weather warm, and the grass green. There were big slices of roast turkey, stuffing, salad, and even poached king salmon, all served by waiters at the local Country Club.
But som ...
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Not all reality seen with our eyes
The Cutting Edge by Dale Sheffield
Movies entertain us. We like some movies because they make us laugh and other movies because they make us think. We appreciate the dialogue, the scenes, the acting, the costumes. I think on a more basic level, however, we are drawn to movies that have characters ...
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Don't bake and drive for the holidays
The Cracker Barrel Notes by Bob Krumm
With the slowdown in the economy many folks are making dinner themselves, rather than buying it at the grocery. Now, the older generation has an advantage in hard economic times. They've lived through them before and know how to get back to the basics. They k ...
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Some things about Christmas don't change
More or Les by Les Avery
My first exposure to John Steinbeck was in a literature class at Wellington High School.
I found myself caught up in the hard scrabble life of the Joad family as they sought to stay alive, leaving Oklahoma and heading for the promised land of California, only to disco ...
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Treasure this life; we only get one
Bob Krumm The Cracker Barrel Notes Fulton County Western District Court Judge Jeff Robinson is known to be fair, but firm. All sorts of people and problems pass through his courtroom every week. Yet, Judge Robinson's strong Christian faith keeps his moral compass always pointed true north.
Sever ...
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It really is all about giving thanks
The Cutting Edge by Dale Sheffield
Thanksgiving. A day that brings to mind turkey, football, and a lazy day with family. With all the traditions, it's easy to ignore the deeper meaning of the holiday.
The story of Thanksgiving began in England in 1608. Small groups of English people were dissat ...
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Seniors plan November outings
by MARLA LENT
Office on Aging
It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent passing of former Golden Ager secretary Evelyn Fanning. Many of you will remember this tiny woman with the soft voice. Evelyn also had been an active member of the Jolly Crafters that made so many beautiful ...
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Tag outlawed? Yep, you're it
by Les Avery I found myself doing a double take as I viewed the headline of an article on the Denver Post front page a few months ago informing the readership that tag had been outlawed in a Colorado Springs elementary school. Tag outlawed? This had to be some kind of a joke. But it wasn't April F ...
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