Commentary

You’re Never Too Old to Make a Difference

We all hope to retire one day, enjoying a life of leisure and spending more time with family and friends. In their golden years, veterans of wars long past often reconnect with their combat pals to enjoy the forever bonds that come with military service and relax.

Accessing Food and Health

When my wife and I were in Walla Walla, Washington two Saturdays ago, we discovered there was a Saturday farmers market. Given my recent essays, there was no way we *weren’t* going to check it out.
CAROL GREENWAYHOLLAND

CAROL GREENWAYHOLLAND

2 Cents Worth

Wonderful rain, wonderful rain, and everything is greening up so, it's wonderful. Joe had to mow the lawn for the second time this year!!!!!!
BY SUE JANE SULLIVAN

BY SUE JANE SULLIVAN

Tripleheader

This past week I had three reminders about why school personnel should have pensions far greater than what they receive.
TUMBLEWEED SMITH

TUMBLEWEED SMITH

Steve never forgets the second grade

When Steve Dunbar of Dayton was in the second grade, the teacher had some unusual punishments. When he didn’t finish a math test in the allotted time, he got popped with a paddle. “I sat there in tears knowing I wouldn’t finish the test in time and would end up getting pops,” says Steve.

Faces & Places

BY MEG GRUBEN “There is within the human heart a tough fibrous root of fallen life whose nature is to possess, always to possess. It covets `things' with a deep and fierce passion. The pronouns `my' and `mine' look innocent enough in print, but their constant and universal use is significant.
ANITA DOZIER

ANITA DOZIER

Old Glory News

It sure was nice to get some rain, it is so amazing what a little rain will do. So much turned green so fast. The days are getting so much shorter and the mornings are very pleasant. Maybe we are through with the hot weather, but need more rain.
2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

I hope we get the rain they are saying we are going to get the little 3 inches is already gone, but Joe is a Happy camper, he got out and planted him some squash, cucumbers, and lettuce.

Faces & Places

BY MEG GRUBEN This article was written by Dr. Ab. Abercrombie April 25, 2013 And Jesus said to them, “Watch out and beware of the leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (Matt 16:6).
BY SUE JANE SULLIVAN

BY SUE JANE SULLIVAN

Your Brave Companions

I’m a streaky reader. The kind who binges by taste—mostly nonfiction but on occasion a good fiction read recommended by my daughters. At the moment, the late David McCullough’s work is on the coffee table beside my rocker. McCullough’s recent death is a loss to more than just the literary world.