Looking over my ever-increasing folder of past news columns that I have written, I find that I have made opossums the topic of the week a couple of times. I receive a free subscription to the Missouri Conservationist from my brother-in-law, Earl. I like to give him a hard time about his state ...
Q: What reflections do you have on Constitution Day? A: Since the day I was born, I have celebrated Constitution Day. I say that with a bit of tongue-in-cheek. That’s because the 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17 (146 years before I ...
“Defining Moments” “…but ss for me and my house, we will serve the Lord - (Joshua 24:15)- We all know life is more than a moment. Life is made up of many experiences. Your life is myriad of ups and downs, victories and defeats, good times and bad times. But there are those ...
30 Years Ago Sept. 15, 1989 Glenn and Abbie Sash will celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary. Dr. Jeff and Diane OKones are the parents of a daughter, Jessica Lea, born September 1st. She is welcomed home by a brother, Jake, 22 months. 40 years Ago Sept. 21, 1979 Gladbrook’s ...
Last night my mom appeared in one of my dreams. She passed away nine years ago – from Alzheimer’s. I haven’t been able to think about her –not really – since. It’s an ugly disease. I’m weak to say so, but my last memories of her are haunting. I’m only speaking my truth. ...
Looking over my ever-increasing folder of past news columns that I have written, I find that I have made opossums the topic of the week a couple of times. I receive a free subscription to the Missouri Conservationist from my brother-in-law, Earl. I like to give him a hard time about his state ...
Q: What reflections do you have on Constitution Day? A: Since the day I was born, I have celebrated Constitution Day. I say that with a bit of tongue-in-cheek. That’s because the 39 delegates to the Constitutional Convention signed the U.S. Constitution on September 17 (146 years before I ...
Recently I was reminded of an old story that for some time was considered a true story. It involved a man who professed to be an atheist and was suing the government. The reason for the lawsuit was a simple one – unlike all the major religions, there was no day for atheists. The judge threw ...
30 Years Ago September 8, 1989 Hilde Pappas has retired as postal clerk at the Gladbrook Post Office after 21 years of service. She has worked with three postmasters: Duane Clow, William Gillispie and the present postmaster Shirley Dreesman. Elsie Paustian will celebrate her 90th birthday. ...
Birth order intrigues me. According to the theory, certain characteristics are associated with your place within a family – whether you are the oldest, middle or youngest child. We can’t choose this particular lot in life. We are simply dealt our hand and we live it out. There are ...