Got a call from a telemarketer, she said she could not understand me. I told her to press 1 for redneck.Not bitter, not angry. Just thankful I got the good years  while...

I suppose I am kinda weird as I grew up having been taught to treat others like I would like to be treated.  Even on the football field, brutality was only allowed when the...

November brings Veterans Day to all those special persons who have fought for our freedom, daylight savings, nurse practitioner appreciation week, Thanksgiving. Happy...

“Old Fogeys” Never Die “Old Fogeys,” are cool. Fact is, at this point in life - 83 - I don’t believe they were ever uncool!Did you know an “Old Fogey” once saved the world....

Birthdays: November 1st-Nora Summers 12, Price Newman 16, Brody Daniel 17, Aiden Bowles 22, Isaac Deken 24, Matt Cobb 58, Jeff Russell 64, Betsy Staudt 67 and Paul Walters...

I love recalling the stories we heard growing up from our parents. Watching our dad’s eyes crinkle as he tried to hold in a smile, hearing our one room schoolhouse teacher...

Ah, the evening of the ghosts, and goblins will soon be upon us, so let us give it some ghoulish thoughts. All Hallows Eve, Halloween to us, preceded all souls day. All...

Halloween is upon us and Main Street will be doing their trunk or treat at the church.Saturday up early and to Pleasant Hope for Chloe’s volleyball tournament. It is always...

I apologize if last week was a column I had already submitted for publication. I have a new computer, and am working through the process that entails. I have a daily flip...

Birthdays: October 25th-Ensley Jones 4, Preslee Hickman 8, Dominic Bergthold 22 and Juli Pascae 44; 26th-Bella Burnette 9, Hannah Pirtle 10, Addilyn Castleberry 11 and...

Flowers have always been a part of my life, not just as pretty things to look at, but as something deeply connected to family and memory. Growing up in the Missouri Ozarks,...

Mother’s* BirthdayOctober 19, is my mother’s birthday. Looking back across time, seeing myself as a small boy, I remember she always had a glass of milk in her hand, milk...

Some don’t get enough credit for things they manage not to say.HITS AND MISSES: Hits: Toler Field of Dreams Softball Tournament in Dadeville, Stockton Missouri Walnut...

On Friday night Kim wanted to go out for supper, but I just wanted to stay home. Got my house all cleaned up and laundry done.Up early on Saturday morning and headed to...

Haven’t we been blessed by receiving rain the last few days? It sure cuts the dust in the air, and gives the foliage a bath. My favorite time of day is early morning, but...