What was so funny about that

A perfect storm of a three-person office with one out sick plus the biggest festival of the year in town robbed me of column writing time this week. So, I went to my plan B for just such occasions. I’m rerunning one of my favorites from several years ago”.

Know your surroundings

Often, on social media, you may see posts where someone, most likely a woman, posts about being followed of feeling like someone is watching them in a store or parking lot.

How should you pay for short-term financial goals?

As you go through life, you will likely have longand short-term financial goals. But how will your strategies for meeting your long-term goals differ from those needed for your short-term ones? If you’re like most people, your biggest long-term goal is achieving a comfortable retirement.

Brains not brawn key to major league success

A well-traveled catcher from the Lome Star State smacked a threerun double to put the Detroit Tigers ahead of the Chicago Cubs in Game 7 of the World Series on Oct. 10, 1945.

Walk On

In 1990, country music singer Reba McEntire released a song titled “Walk On.” The song was the fourth and final single from her album Sweet Sixteen, and reached number on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in June of that same year.

Dedication deserving an extra jewel

“Don’t be mad at the preacher. He didn’t know what you did before he preached that sermon.” — Source unknown but good to keep in mind.

Out and about at the hardware store

All I needed was a light bulb. Not some fancy 40-watt gold-coated globe that “will bring warmth and personality to any contemporary or classic décor.” Nope. I just needed a 10-watt incandescent. It was for my clothes dryer. Boy, does it get dark in there without one.

What should Alzheimer’s caregivers know?

If you have a family member who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, or is starting to show symptoms, you will face some real challenges. Navigating the Alzheimer’s experience involves a long journey, and there’s no easy answer for how you can cope with your emotions.

LIBRARY CORNER

Looking for something new to read? Here are a few more suggestions for your October reading list from Library Reads: Lev Rosen’s newJackal is a novel by Erin E. Adams. “Liz goes back to her small hometown for a wedding, but then Caroline, her friend’s biracial daughter, goes missing.

“Orchid Lady” blossoms on silent screen

On Sep. 30, 1918, every seat was full in Dallas’ Crystal Theater for every showing of “The Girl of Today” because Corinne Griffith was there in person to promote her latest silent picture.