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A sentence in my first column piqued the interest of a fellow co-worker of mine. This led into a long conversation about horror movies and one question that is still racking my brain and needs to be … more
Pumpkin is a type of cultivated winter squash native to the Americas and was farmed by indigenous communities long before the arrival of Europeans.  Today, it is widely cultivated in the … more
It's here again. Black Friday. That day when every retailer in the world solicits your shopping business. Black Friday is the Friday immediately following Thanksgiving and is considered the beginning … more
My favorite question to answer is, “What are you doing later?” Mainly because my answer stays the same — I don’t know, probably watching a movie with my cat. I have seen … more
It should be easy to be thankful, living in the most prosperous nation in all of history, sharing freedoms and opportunities that our ancestors could hardly imagine. And I think Christians should … more
Roadrunners are a bird that looks like a scrawny chicken, but the two species that exist are actually members of the cuckoo family.  They are the most famous bird in the southwest United … more
Soft drinks include a variety of nonalcoholic beverages consumed all over the world as a way to quench one's thirst in a pleasant way.  The soft drink called Coca-Cola (aka coke) and its … more
There are some things I’ve witnessed that reveal people are not just desirous of hope, they are starving for it. This truth reveals itself in startling ways, one of which is violence … more
“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself,” Franklin D. Roosevelt, 1933. Halloween has come and gone. The spooky decorations will make way for Thanksgiving and Christmas … more
The long extinct saber-toothed tiger was a fierce predator that has become one of the most iconic animals of the ice age.   They are more accurately called saber-toothed cats (or … more
The Hamas-Israel war has alarmed and troubled us all. The atrocities committed against the Jews by Hamas militants when they launched a bloody invasion of southern Israel on Oct. 7 have shocked us. … more
The adrenal glands, also known as the suprarenal glands, are small, triangular-shaped glands that rest on top of both kidneys.  They are composed of an outer cortex and an inner part called … more
A hot topic in our nation today is leadership. What is it? Who has it? How can it be recognized?  Having grown up in the 60’s, I saw the erosion of people’s confidence in the … more
I don’t know if any of you dear readers have seen this social media trend, but lots of women have been asking the men in their lives how often they think about the Roman Empire. Part of … more
The human body is supported and, in some cases, protected by a strong, but relatively light framework called the skeleton.  The skeleton not only provides an anchor for muscles but makes a mount … more
Proverbs 10:19-21 says : " Don’t talk so much. You keep putting your foot in your mouth. Be sensible and turn off the flow!When a good man speaks, he is worth listening to, but the words of … more
There are many types of otters in the world.  They are mammals that belong to the weasel family. Some live on land, some in fresh water and others in the ocean.  However, … more
Our currency states that we trust in God. I know that’s true for me, but what percentage of the public actually believes it? What do you believe in? Is it our machines? Technology is … more
The doughnut (a.k.a. donut), a small, usually ring-shaped cake, made of flour, eggs and sugar, and fried in deep fat, has long been an American favorite.  Doughnuts came into their own … more
“I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in … more
The fungi are a group of plant-like, spore-producing organisms that do not make their own food like other plants.  They feed on organic matter and are very important in the recycling of … more
Hummingbirds are among the most colorful birds possessing glittering, iridescent plumage.  Most are very small and expend energy very rapidly. They make up for this by feeding almost … more
Solomon was appointed king at a very early age. Most commentators agree that he was around 20 years of age, give or take a year or two. He realized that he was very young to have such … more
Barley is a member of the grass family and is a major cereal grain.  It is rich in many nutrients and provides some impressive health benefits. It was one of the first cultivated … more
An Omaha man was sentenced to a year in prison for distributing drugs in Blair Tuesday in Washington County District Court. Martez Downie, 20, pleaded guilty distributing a controlled substance, … more
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