Laymen’s Corner

If you can find one word in the original translation of the Holy Bible, that does not fit or does not belong there, then you can find two, or ten, or one hundred, or one thousand. If you claim that, then soon you can pick out the words that will make you feel good and discard the rest.

Intentional Ignorance

Over 20% of Americans are classified as illiterate or functionally illiterate. Roughly 70% of the nation’s 4th and 8th graders cannot read proficiently. Additionally, about 25% of high school graduates in America are functionally illiterate.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, When my husband and I argue or disagree, I turn into a nut. I get so sensitive and it feels like I turn into a child. Somewhere in my mind, I know I am overreacting but I can’t seem to let it go. Is there a way to not go off the rails when we disagree?

Three Rights Make a Left

I have been a part the planning of a historic event since last September. On Saturday June 19th at 5:30, the First Annual William Madison McDonald Vision award will take place at the Rusted Rail Event Center in Crandall.

Songs from the Throat

The problem with social media, if you ask me, which you certainly did not, is the voice lent to those who are all too happy to say the things they’d dare not say to another person, in person. The lure of anonymity is just too heady for some folks.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, Is COVID-19 still a pandemic? What do I believe when it comes to all the COVID information out there? I see many different opinions. I am not sure who to believe. Truth or Not Truth Dear Truth or Not Truth, COVID-19 is still killing people.The pandemic is still very real.

Comeback Goals

A few days ago, I had the good fortune (Divine intervention) to run into a former student and his family. He is a young man with severe behavior problems and has difficulty in the school setting.

Financial Tips for the Selfemployed

Being self-employed has some benefits: You get to choose your own hours, you don’t have to count “vacation days” and you’ll never worry about getting downsized. On the other hand, you’re truly on your own – there’s no employer-sponsored retirement plan and no benefits package.

Three Rights Make a Left

BBQ PERFECTION On Monday while we were memorializing our veterans I embarked on a tradition, and on May 31, 2021, I achieved perfection, or as close as you could possibly get. I smoked the perfect brisket.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I am a constant worrier. It is destroying my life. Do you have any advice on how to break this habit? Thanks in advance. Worry Wart Dear Worry Wart, I ran across a great quote the other day. “Now that your worry has proved such an unlucrative business, why not find a better job?