Commentary

Better grammar, better love life

It’s true — people with better spelling and grammar get more dates. I regularly receive emails from readers asking me about the death of spelling and grammar, especially concerning the rise of generative AI.

Turning Back the pages

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The B-17s were flown in formation called “flying in the box” as they flew toward their targets. Courtesy photo

The B-17s were flown in formation called “flying in the box” as they flew toward their targets. Courtesy photo

Museum Matters

The plane that Noel Shoup would eventually fly was an iconic four engine B-17 bomber that saw a lot of action during World War II. The B-17s dropped more bombs during World War II than any other aircraft. (Wikipedia, Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress). It flew high and fast for its day.

I already knew that!

I would like to be able to truthfully say I’ve got it all together, but I don’t. As much as I dislike being reminded of that fact, I am still very thankful that our Father loves me enough to not give up on me.

A Hireling

They said to him, “Be silent, put your hand over your mouth and come with us, and be to us a father and a priest. Is it better for you to be a priest to the house of one man, or to be priest to a tribe and a family in Israel?

Manasseh Knew

And then Manasseh knew… “So, Manasseh encouraged Judah and the inhabitants of Jerusalem to do more evil than the nations whom the Lord destroyed before the sons of Israel. So the Lord spoke to Manasseh and his people, but they paid no attention.
Peanut Field Day

Peanut Field Day

Peanut Field Day

It has been a rough year for crops in the county this year, even irrigated crops have struggled. Peanut acreage in the county, while nowhere near historic levels, is holding about the same year in year out.

Library Log

Schedule At A Glance Thursday, Sept. 21 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months: 10 a.m. ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23 ■ Book Club: 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months: 10 a.m. ■ Chess Club: 4 p.m.
Running Before

Running Before

Running Before

At one time in my life, I was a pretty good runner. My problem was that, without my glasses, I couldn’t see. In my grade school years, we played a lot of softball during phys-ed. I loved playing ball. But, remember, this was before I knew that I needed glasses.