The Great Garage Sale Sagas

Sometimes ordinary things create surprises. What follows are true Garage Sale accounts that certainly did: A few years ago, I placed a small ad for a garage sale in the Shawnee newspaper. I also bought the sign kit. My sale was scheduled for Friday and Saturday. I go into hyper-speed getting ready.

How To Make A Perfect PB&J Sandwich

Last Stand A while back, Oklahoma State University student researchers dedicated two years and $35,000 to the advancement of peanut butter. Their quest was not to find a fat-free tasty replica of the nutty delectable, but to develop easy-to-use cellophane wrapped peanut butter slices.

Night Sky Report

The weather/atmospheric conditions caused multiple cancellations during January. We needed what rain we got, and we are thankful for that, but we could use quite a bit more…..gradually of course.

Through My Lens

It’s the same every year for me and for about half of the U.S., according to several websites. In January, ‘tis the season to rethink how to lose weight. It started in high school when I thought I needed to lose five pounds to be acceptable.

Chaos, Cartels, And Chinese Nationals At Our Southern Border

Our southern border remains in chaos and in the grips of the cartels because the Biden Administration’s goal for border security is to let more people into the country faster—not to actually secure our border and keep us safe.

Preachers Are Human and Sometimes Wrong

Over the years, I have heard many jokes and stories about preachers, deacons, and churches. Here are a couple of my favorites: A preacher was 20 minutes late getting into the pulpit one Sunday morning. He didn’t show up that night or on Wednesday night.

Capitol Comments

Last week, the American people saw Democracy at work. Although it can be messy sometimes, that is how our nation’s founders intended Congress to function. We emerged with a strong Speaker of the House and a rules package without concessions, but with great conservative wins.

She Missed Christmas, Again

I missed Christmas, again, for the third year in a row. The first two years, 2020 and 2021, the Covid pandemic ran rampant. Due to a few preexisting conditions and our ages, Mr. Right and I went nowhere. We self-quarantined from all gatherings, family and otherwise, for those two years.

Tecumseh Golden Age Center

Just 12 days into the new year—2023—and there is a big change at the Golden Age Center. Donna Dyke, site manager, has health issues, so we are in need of a manager for this part time position from 8:00 to 1:30. Apply through Project Heart located in Shawnee. We certainly miss her!

Wild New Year’s Eve Guesses Lead To Shattered Dreams

Disclaimer: This is fiction, repeat fiction, and is a product of my imagination. Remember, this is fiction. Our credit union advertised for weeks that because of the success of the credit union in 2011, a special gift would be given to the first 500 members who were in line New Year’s Eve.