Here we are going into the second week of June 2025 and I thought about turning on the heat when I got up this morning. I wish it would stay this cool all summer, but we...

I ran across an episode of MASH that left me with the theme of my column this week. It was the one where Hawkeye was in danger of losing his eyesight and had to have...

Hope every dad had a great Father’s Day.Running is a great way to meet new people. Today I met two EMTS, two nurses and a doctor.Progress is coming along in Ash Grove,...

On Friday night Abby called and said Paisley's game got cancelled, but Stran's was still on. So Kim and I drove to Lockwood and no cars, so went back to school, no cars....

Birthdays: June 21st-Jennifer Gold, JoEllen McMasters, Isabella Montileone 21, Dalson Meyers 22, Bailey Fleming 33, Laura Grisham 35, Ben Johnson 40, Chelsie Wilmoth 40 and...

Once more, Public Education needs your help. I am sharing a letter I sent to our esteemed Governor encouraging him to sign House Bill 2, and ask you also reach out if you...

Isn’t it interesting what can happen when you open the door after the doorbell rings unexpectedly? That happened to me on Friday before Memorial Day. A neighbor I hadn’t...

As I write this correspondence for the Greenfield Vedette, unsettled weather has been forecasted for our area again. We just pray we don’t have to experience dealing with a...

Thanks to all who visited a cemetery last weekend and thanked a Veteran for our freedom.Buffalo Day in Greenfield, Missouri, on May 24 started wet but turned out great. Two...

June brings Flag Day, Father's Day. Happy birthday to grandson William, great nephew Pearce Kiper,  I turn 65 on June 11, sister-in-law Sandy Vandegrift, nephew-in-law...

Birthdays: June 7th-Danielle Roper, Jennifer Coble 27, Tristan Spain 40, Rianna Myers 42 and Paula Rook 57; 8th-Taelyn Underwood 7, Colton Eccher 32, Penny Thiem 59 and Joy...

How do you identify different snakes? There are so many! I do know that the poisonous ones have a triangular head, but who in their right mind stays around long enough to...

I have been listening to a book on Hoopla called Goodbye, Things by Fumio Sasaki, written in 2017. It has given me a lot to think about, especially as I find I have more...

Busy times for every one with school events, Buffalo Day and sports. Stay safe.Sign on home: Go away solar man. Do not knock on door or ring bell 20 times but if you are...

Whittlers, Square Dances, OuthousesIf you are beyond 70 and someone asks: “How are you today, sir, ma’am?” simply reply: “I’m still a spring chicken and I’ll continue...