Billy Graham speaks of tragedy Note: Billy Graham’s remarks given at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Friday, September 14, 2001, brought hope and healing to a shocked nation. His words are still powerful and relevant all these years later as we face the challenges and problems in today’s chaotic world) “We come together today to affirm our conviction that God cares for us, whatever our ethnic, religious or political background may be.

A New Year of School Nearly all families with pre-school or school age children are back in the “school routine.” Summer is a receding memory except for the thermometer. Families everywhere have finished the semi-annual safari for school supplies, the rigorous ritual of class registration and the re-establishment of routines.

Physical pain. Turns your life upside down while it lasts. Instead of concentrating on having fun or getting your job done, a person experiencing pain suddenly finds themself with a new goal. Getting rid of it – now. Aspirin, painkillers, bedrest, anything, - you name it, we want it.

There has been a lot of talk on social media about what is going on at our shelter. Many people have made negative comments toward the Police Chief, Kyle Lening and the City Manager, Larry Mitchell. The order to euthanize the animals who have been there for thirty days or more is not their fault. Here is what actually has happened. I am the horse’s mouth on this subject, so you are hearing it from the source.

Summer is here, food season. Cookouts, reunions, church festivals, weddings, all celebrated with food.

I recently celebrated reunion weekend and had a great time. It was a fun filled day with lots of stories. Two of my favorites shared that day…

A group of 15 year old girlfriends discussed where they should meet for dinner. Finally, it was agreed upon that they should meet at the Dairy Queen next to the Ocean View restaurant because they only had $6.00 between them and Jimmy Johnson, that cute boy in Social Studies, lives on that street and they might see him and they can ride their bikes there.

The batter is warming up on deck – meaning he is the next one to come to the plate to face the pitcher. The man on the pitching mound is known for sinking the dreams of wannabees - the homerun hitters who have to be willing to settle for simply getting on base and waiting to brought home by the next hitter.

Over time, the words of our loved ones remain etched forever in our minds. Some people pick profound epitaphs that sum up their lives on their tombstones, while others choose humorous epitaphs to keep visitors amused. Some of the funniest and most memorable gravestone quotes ever include anything from dad jokes and puns to cautions about the hereafter, proving that death doesn’t have to be associated with only grief. So, enjoy some time chuckling at these humorous gravestones.

It’s been decades since I’ve given this old customer of mine from long ago much thought. After all, he’s been dead 40 years. But I remember him well. One day he called in his prescription refill and I asked him if he would be in to pick it up. He said, “I would like you to bring it to me. I need to visit with you.” I was pretty darned busy but on the other hand, my home deliveries often produced the highlight of my day, so I told him OK. Later I drove out to his house. He lived in a house that is long gone now. I parked and went up to the door.

Memorial Day a “Decoration Day” is very special to most of us ole timers. Though the holiday’s origins are not exact, it did start after the Civil War.