Ever suddenly been transported back in time by just a whiff of a lingering smell in the air? The sight of a house? A quick glimpse of a stranger’s profile who instantly reminds you of someone in your past? Or the taste of a certain food that suddenly takes you back to Grandma’s kitchen.

In a world where geopolitical tensions often dominate headlines, it becomes increasingly crucial significance of standing in solidarity with nations that share our values and aspirations for peace.

Symbolic of the hypocrisy that haunts our society these days: The light turned yellow, just in front of him. He did the right thing and stopped at the crosswalk, even though he could have beaten the red light by accelerating through the intersection.

We were dressed and ready to go out for the New Years Eve Party. We turned on a night light, turned the answering machine on, covered our pet parakeet and put the cat in the backyard.

Riding the Dinky I have found out a lot about the vanished “Dinky” a railroad phenomenon in parts of rural America. When I lived over in Centrahoma from about 1938 to 1944 a little train came through town that provided mail and passenger services between Atoka, Coalgate, and Oklahoma City.

I woke up this morning and knew that today, The sun would not be shining and the clouds would be gray. As I stepped outside, rain fell upon my head.

Does it seem to you that God is always saying “No” or “Don’t do that” or “Thou shalt not?” If you think that, you are not alone. Many people feel the same way. Seems as if all He wants to do is stop them from enjoying life.

Sharp minds for little children A first grade school teacher had 25 students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well-known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb. It’s hard to believe these were actually done by first graders.

Helpful E-mails not so helpful Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!!! The electronic age hassomedrawbacks, especially for old people used to paper and pen communication. Like me, I am sure each of you get more than your share of “helpful” e-mails urging you to do or not do many things.

· There is a very fine line between “hobby” and “mental illness.” · · It’s important to take out the fortune before you eat the cookie. · You should never say anything to a woman that even remotely suggests that you think she’s pregnant unless you can see an actual baby emerging from her at that...