Erin Hill Spring has a way of sneaking up on you here. One week the mornings are crisp, the next the air feels warm, and it is time to start thinking about the garden. I have been waiting for this moment, the time to dig in, plan what goes where, and imagine the summer harvest…
What happened to me?Judy Conlin The whole world knows that I’ve been sick because I have been complaining about it since my first symptoms. I can’t stand being sick. I’ll take it for a day or two, but after that I want to be done with it. This has gone on for weeks. I’ve been…
A fun way to hide God’s Word in your heartSheryl Boldt Do you have conflicting feelings about memorizing Bible verses? If you’re tempted to skip the rest of this post, I get it. We all know it’s important to memorize Scripture, but who needs to be reminded of something we already feel guilty about? Maybe…
Top senior scams and how to avoid themJim Miller Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? –Almost 80 Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well founded. Financial fraud is a…
Finding frugal joys Lately it seems that rising costs are just part of life, so finding frugal joys is more important than ever. This is a time to rediscover happiness in places that cost little to nothing. Gadsden County has many options to offer such as exploring local parks, visiting the library, taking long walks,…
Slim Randles It was Doc’s idea, of course. That’s what made it sing. That’s why it took off in gales of laughter and fun.He knew we needed the money for the children in our area who might be without warm clothes this winter, so he brainstormed among himself and came up with the golf tournament.He…
Strengthen the United NationsDavid Oughton Although the United Nations was created in 1945 with the goal of ending war and solving other global problems, in many cases the international organization has been unable to fulfill its mission. Since that time, wars have been fought, unscrupulous national leaders have done whatever they can get away with,…
The JBIJudy Conlin There is a mystery that needs to be solved at our house. It has been driving me crazy. I have no law enforcement background, but I believe that I can do anything if I just push myself. Nurse Judy, my irrepressible alter ego scoffs at this but I just forge ahead. She…
‘Won’t you be my neighbor?’ Nancy Kennedy Lately, I’ve been noticing how often the word “neighbor” shows up in unexpected places. Several local nonprofit organizations refer to the people they serve as neighbors. People in Minnesota protesting ICE presence say they’re doing it for their neighbors — many they’ve never even met. With so much…
Slim Randles I don’t mind Boots. He just curls up quietly against my belly and stays put. But sleeping with Desdemona can be a bit unnerving. She snores. Sometimes she gets little bad dreams and scratches me, too. But hey, I get to come in out of the cold and sleep with Aunt Ada’s cats…
