At a combat outpost in northeastern Afghanistan where donkeys are a valuable source of transportation for goods, one soldier decided to purchase a local donkey for $200. That was a great idea and everyone was in agreement. So now we have a donkey, that we promptly name ""Jack"", … [Read more...]

Phil ducked behind the old oak next to Lyle Wannaker’s head stone. The picture atop the granite monument of Lyle’s toothless smiling face brought back memories of playing checkers at Clark Creek. He missed his old fishing buddy. He had no time for reminiscing he reminded himself. … [Read more...]

I read somewhere that riding a bicycle is good for the heart. I didn't know it could get so many hearts pumping all at once. It started when my car demanded an oil change. A dashboard light suggesting an immediate oil change had been flashing for a couple weeks. Then the vehicle … [Read more...]

A single friend complained to me the other day about a disturbing trend: grocery shopping dates. ‘‘Making out right there in front of the Wheat Thins – it's disgusting.” She re-enacted a recent showing in the canned goods aisle: ‘‘‘Oh, which corn do you want, snook'ems, creamed … [Read more...]