Columns & Editorials

Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

“Our need will be the real creator” is a quote from Plato’s Republic and it is likely the root of the modern adage: “Necessity is the mother of innovation.” That saying is certainly true of an undertaker in Kansas City in the latter part of the 19th century.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I don’t see eye to eye with most of my family. Do you think it is better to just move on and develop relationships with others and consider them family or mend relationships? All in the Family Dear All in the Family, This is such an important question.

GRACE AND MERCY

A policeman once stopped a man for speeding. The man did not have any excuse for speeding and he knew that he did not have the money to pay a fine and his car insurance would go up. The policeman approached the car and began to do his duty. The man looked the policeman in the eye and asked.
Are Trust Services Right For You?

Are Trust Services Right For You?

Are Trust Services Right For You?

If you’re extremely busy with your career and family and you’ve accumulated a fair amount of assets, you might be concerned about a variety of issues related to financial management and legacy planning.
Did You Know? Do You Believe It?

Did You Know? Do You Believe It?

Did You Know? Do You Believe It?

I think all of these are true, and they are interesting; however, maybe you had better research them some more before you place any bets! 1923: The ”Hollywood Sign” was dedicated by real estate developers to advertise a development of the same name, originally reading, “HOLLYWOODLAND.
A Silver Lining to 2020

A Silver Lining to 2020

A Silver Lining to 2020

I recently read an article where the author wrote about a surge in homeschooling since the pandemic gripped the nation back in the spring of 2020. The reasons parents are choosing to homeschool are as diverse as the families choosing to do it.
A Legacy of Faith and Freedom

A Legacy of Faith and Freedom

A Legacy of Faith and Freedom

I am in the middle of reading Ernest Cline’s novel, “Ready Player Two”, the follow-up to one of my favorite novels, Ready Player One. I have talked about the first book in this column before and compared it to a modernday Tom Sawyer.
The Bluest Eyes in Texas

The Bluest Eyes in Texas

The Bluest Eyes in Texas

In a whirlwind day of a whirlwind week, I am about as exhausted as a person can feel. My neck is knotted worse than a hair tangle in a wad of bubble gum. My lower back is singing the blues, while my middle back accompanies on the bass fiddle. Hips are out of alignment.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, Summer vacation is almost over. Yikes, I don’t know where it has gone. Is it too late to make some memories with my children so it doesn’t just go down in the history books as just another summer? Any ideas? Help me Dear Help me, Time does go so fast.

Laymen’s Corner

The moment a person accepts Jesus Christ as their personal savior He gives them the Holy Spirit and keeps them in His hand for eternity. Jesus said no one could take them out of His hand. Although all Christians sin against GOD sometimes they are still in the hand of Jesus.