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One hot summer night in August of 1954, I was with two of my buddies, Ben Sturgeon and Bill Culpepper. We were sitting at our local teen hangout, a drive-in called Caldwell’s. Every parking …
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By Gary Griffin
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7/30/22
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It was a unique situation, but there my wife and I were, laying next to each other on the hard floor trying to get some sleep. No plan B, no other options.
As I lay there I thought of how unique …
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By Rick Kraft
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7/30/22
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Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
I really don’t know where to start. Recent days have been really difficult for me. I am in the midst of a struggle that has taken me down a …
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By Paul Nachtigall
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7/26/22
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They say that age is just a number, so I suppose churning out my thousandth column with this writing might be comparable to a yawn, wry smile or the lame joke about the needle’s question to the …
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By Dr. Don Newbury
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7/26/22
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Hello Toni:
I am turning 64 soon and have not started receiving my Social Security check. I am still working full time but do not have company benefits. I am confused because I do not have Social …
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By Toni King
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7/23/22
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How would you answer the question “What are the important events in your life?” If you had to write this down right now, what would you write? I would venture to guess that it would not …
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By Rick Kraft
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7/23/22
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Dear Dietitian:
I seem to get three or four bladder infections every year. My friend told me to try cranberry supplements. Do they work?
Thank you,
Meredith
Dear Meredith,
Anyone who …
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By Leanne McCrate
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7/19/22
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I was visiting a Kiwanian friend who graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1945. I was telling him about our upcoming 60th reunion. He said that Fredericksburg was a tiny community back then, …
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By Gary Griffin
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7/19/22
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The late Dr. Robert L. Smith and Ethelyn Hughes Smith, his bride, fell short in precious few areas of life, but when they did, it was never by intent. By a few weeks in each case, they missed a 70th …
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By Don Newbury
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7/19/22
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First in a series of reflections on student life at West Texas A&M University.
The core function of any University is to satisfy student aspirations for a rewarding professional and personal …
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By Dr. Walter Wendler
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7/16/22
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It entertained me all afternoon, that single orange cone.
No one knew just what to do with it. It was just sitting out there in the middle of everything. It didn’t belong there, but everyone …
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By Rick Kraft
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7/16/22
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Thomas Wolf, the author who insisted that we can’t go home again, got it wrong. One can indeed do so, but “home” may hardly be recognizable, and/or--truth to tell--noticeably …
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By Don Newbury
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7/12/22
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This occasion could have and probably already has happened in almost any town, including Pampa, Texas. As you know, I am now in my mid 80’s and my columns talk about what has happened in the …
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By Gary Griffin
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7/9/22
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A recent incident occurred at the FREEDOM MUSEUM, and as President of the Museum Board, 1 am required to address it. I will preference my response with a few facts pertinent to the issue. When the …
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7/9/22
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Hello Toni,
Recently a local news channel exposed a “granny scam” which stole $thousands from an elderly woman who thought her adult daughter had been kidnapped. This is the second …
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By Toni King
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7/9/22
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“I don’t need all of your drama!” Why would a person say this? Is there someone you think of when you read this line? Would you like more or less drama in your life tomorrow?
Do …
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By Rick Kraft
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7/9/22
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Dear Readers:
Have you ever endured the unpleasant experience of someone criticizing or ridiculing your food choices? One day at lunch, the dietitians were enjoying a party and dining on cheesy …
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7/7/22
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As you age you may slow down -- whether it is from obesity, arthritis, declining muscle mass or chronic health problems. But whatever the cause, it’s generally agreed that it is not a good …
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Dr. Mehmet Oz and Dr. Mike Roizen
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7/5/22
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We’ve all heard of the futility of trying to take “country” from rural lads after they’ve moved to town, and the same likely applies to attempts to take “clown” …
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By Dr. Don Newbury
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7/5/22
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Hey Taylor: My husband and I are trying to figure out some savings goals for the future and don’t really know where to start. House, retirement, new car, rainy day fund, etc. Any guidance? - …
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By Taylor Kovar
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7/2/22
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