A couple of weeks ago when we had those very nice days, a friend commented that he’d been told there would be no more snow or cold weather. I replied that whoever told him...

The word “tariffs” has been tossed about by the big wigs these last few weeks.  So, what is a “tariff?”  Tariffs are a type of tax on a foreign imports into a country.  For...

Fishing is only an addiction if you are trying to quit.In the past years did your kids ride in the back of a pickup with a camper shell?Note to high school athletes: Don’t...

Well our Princess Krelee had her first birthday party on Friday night at Main Street. The theme was Fairies. She was in a dress with little fairies on it as was all the...

Birthdays: February 22nd-Abby Sappington, Natalie Snider, Merryn Payne 6, James Hillman 14, Jacob Long 29, Shauna Sparks 51, Tessa Mehl 52, John Lundy 65 and Rex Mallory...

I remember our one room schoolhouse teacher mother reciting little poems from time to time throughout my childhood. The ones I remember most are little ditties that involve...

First, I want to say ”Thank You” to everyone who has told me they enjoy my writing. It’s always nice to get a pat on the back. And I am quite enjoying coming up with things...

January was a tough year but we made it.Sign on store in Sibley, Missouri: Fred’s Tire Repair and Marriage Counseling. Either One Can Blow Up At Any Time.Not to brag but I...

Paisley and Cutler spent the night with us on Friday night. We had a party and they even slept later than usual. Jacob and Abby came for breakfast and got the children. We...

Birthdays: February 15th-Kayla Rinker, Leighton Heiskell 15, Dalton Freeze 32, Whitney Forst 37, Chris Elbe 52, Bradley Myers 54, Lynn Daigh 69 and Elaine McElroy 69;...

Do you believe in miracles? Are you convinced that a higher being steps into our lives from time to time when we are most in need, whether we realize it or not?Our one room...

Hopefully your new year is off to a fine start.  Let’s take a couple of minutes and think about that nasty, personally devastating, action called “failure,”  goof, mistake...

Today is January 27, 2025. The day after that exciting and heart stopping game between our KC Chiefs and the Buffalo Bills. It was too close for comfort but Mahomes and...

From a Kansas City Chiefs fan: The best part about dating a Buffalo Bills fan she won’t be expecting a ring any time soon.Onion rings are just vegetable donuts.Fifty-two...

Boy am I behind. January brings Happy birthday to great niece Carter May Jones 1.14.21, nephew Matt Willard, granddaughter Krelee Marie Bowles, son Jacob Jones. Happy...