Help comes from all directions

Idrive an old-woman’s SUV. Big enough to be comfortable with the added bonus of dropdown running boards. When we moved to the country, I thought this car was indestructible. Well, it is, all except for the tires.

Two ‘dumb stuff’ records are still intact

“Don’t worry about getting older. You’re still going to do dumb stuff. It’s just hurts a little more.” — A saying that used to be funny. Even at this age, two of my dumb stuff records are still intact. Neither is worthy of notoriety. But one of them, I seem destined to challenge every so often.

Another year to keep the engine running

I hope everyone had a safe and cool Independence Day this past week. With this heat dome that’s been over us the last few weeks, we all know it was too hot to do a lot of things that didn’t have air conditioning or hydration nearby. I’ve always enjoyed the summer.

Take steps to prepare for a long retirement

How long will you live? Of course, your longevity is somewhat unpredictable. But it may be a good idea to plan for a long life — and the financial issues that go along with it. It’s reasonable to think you’ve got a long way to go.

Greased lightning in track shoes

At the Olympic Trials on Jun. 30, 1956, Eddie Southern of the University of Texas and Ohio State’s Glenn Davis both ran the 400-meter hurdles in world record time. Silas Edward Southern ran his first official footrace in 1949 at an elementary school on the south side of Dallas.

Artificial is the new reality

At first there were no airplanes. Then the Wright Brothers came along and now we cruise around the planet in rocket ships and wing suits. At first there were no such things as smart watches.

Loneliness in Life

Loneliness is a feeling that many of us experience at some point in our lives. It can be tough to overcome, but several powerful lessons in the Bible can provide the encouragement and strength needed to overcome it. I’ve included a few of them below, in case you, too, find days when you are lonely.

My BFF

Ican remember that day well. Cold November day in 2017. For several years we had told ourselves NO MORE PETS – ever! And yet, here we were, driving 75 miles to pick up the cutest white bundle of puppy fur ever. We named him Scooter after his dad.

The best part of family reunions

“Family reunions are the place where you remember where you came from.” — Author unknown. “You know,” Stan said. “Those two are the reason we’re here.

Drive sober this Independence Day, and every day:

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