Puzzle Pete’s Swarm of “B’s” A to Z, By Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 7-letter words starting with “B” by using the clues in the
left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the
fourth letter of each word. Pete says that you should be careful
so you don’t get stung. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of
print and no longer available... read
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Along Life’s Way… Orville:
Salesman/Teacher/Parent, By Lois E. Wilson
In his boyhood years near North Star, Ohio, my father Orville planted a
melon patch every year and sold the harvest. Attending Manchester
College, he was still going home to tend to his crop. Also at college,
he sold watch fobs. He would record in his journal, “Sold, one fob 70
cents.” After graduation, he sold real estate in partnership with his
brother for a few years. In the 30’s each summer... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Another
Serving! By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I had such a good response to the last two columns
and requests for "another round" - that I thought I'd give ya'll
"another serving!" Keep reaching for your goals...they're closer than
you think. Keep stretching the mind and body. Enjoy!! "It's ok to
miss people and still not want them back in your life." - Bitch Crazy
"Learn to love with all of your... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Warning to Drivers, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly,
then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Pete’s
warning. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry... read
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For The Holidays,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It seems as though everyone I speak with is going through
something. I stopped asking the circumstances....it's "something" to
them. And I have my own "somethings," too. I thought instead of recipes
and such...I'd just give you something about which to think. Maybe if
we put our "soul-power" to the karmic wheel....things will change.
Consider the following... read
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Along Life’s Way… The
Inconvenient Students, By Lois E. Wilson
One year in high school, someone in authority decided to have a
contest. The winner would appear on the cover of the programs for a
school career night event. Some classmates decided to mount an effort
to elect the least-likely girl. To them it was a prank to embarrass the
girl and the school. They lobbied undercover to secure votes for their
candidate. Their... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Thanksgiving Dinner Request, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this
word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the
next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it
correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell
out Pete’s request. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition –
now six volumes – of published... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… More Tidbits,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! So - uh... I had a request for another column like
this. I hope you have a good Thanksgiving. Keep stretching...keep
reaching for your goal. Enjoy the following. "Flaws: I got 'em. Laws: I
broke 'em. Dues: I paid 'em. Scars: I bear 'em. Problems: Still have
'em. That's life.... still love it." - Halos and Horns Fun Page "I
thought a thought that I thought I had thought... read
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Along Life’s Way… Two Sides/Two
Views… Too Often! By Lois E. Wilson
Some after-election political prose from Darke County’s local author…
When a conservative says… I think we should move cautiously. Liberals
think… He’s dedicated to the status quo. When a conservative says… I
represent the mainstream viewpoint. Liberals think… He was elected by
those gun-owning, Bible-belt deplorables. When a conservative says... read
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I Wonder...
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I had a request for the following. I kind of wondered why.
Maybe it just helps to have a laugh or two. Maybe it helps to see - in
print - from someone else - that you're not alone in what you are
facing. Enjoy!! "Everyone makes mistakes in life. But that doesn't mean
they have to pay for them for the rest of their life. Sometimes good
people make bad... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Three-Piece Suit,
By Lois E. Wilson
Pete hopes you’ll “vest” some time to solve this 6-letter word chain
puzzle. Use the clues in the left column to determine the answers. Each
dash stands for a letter. The last three letters of each word is also
the first three letters of the next answer. Work up and down. The
puzzle is started for you. Pete hopes the suit fits your fashion.
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… A Tonic and
Food For Thought, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! With the holidays upon us, I thought I'd say: "Keep
up with the limbering and relaxation exercises." Enjoy the following
recipes for health and some "food for thought." Ginger Water: The
healthiest drink to "burn all the fat" from the waist, back, and
thighs! (This actually does work...it does not burn "all" of the
fat...but it does get rid of a good 3/4 of it. I quit with... read
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Along Life’s Way… A “Jump Start”
to College—CCP, By Lois E. Wilson
In the summer of 1964, in my 30’s, I returned to college to finish my
bachelor’s degree. In my English Composition course were two students
who had just finished their junior year of high school. We were all
intimidated by the instructor’s nickname, “Flunkin’ Duncan.” However,
those young students had goals for the future and succeeded in the... read
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War and Peace,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Again - it's that time of year. What happened to the time??
It flew by us. I take this time to say: Thanks to you readers for
standing by me - for faithfully reading this humble little column.
Thanks for your insight and input. Thanks to my Editors. Thanks for
reading and proof-reading what I submit. Thanks for the layout you
provide for the "final cut" that... read
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Along Life’s Way… The Lieutenant
Who Never Forgot, By Lois E. Wilson
In the forties, we lived in Dayton, Ohio, in what was called a
Dutch-Colonial 2-story frame house. I’ve studied some architecture, and
it was neither Dutch nor Colonial. It had three upstairs bedrooms. The
one bathroom, which had a tub and no shower, was across from my
bedroom. During World War II, my Dad was designated 4-F for health
reasons... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Thoughts for November 11th,
© 2017 Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this
word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the
next answer. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it
correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell
out what Pete hopes for this observance day. Wilson's completed set of
books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Holidays and
Truth, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! OK - I admit it. I wondered why all of the hurt
feelings, depression, anxiety, and such. Then - like a lightning bolt -
it hit me. We're in the season where more people commit suicide...where
more people fall prey to the constant barrage of the "holiday banter".
We've all heard it...we've all seen it. Pictures of a blushing bride
and a beaming groom in front of a Christmas... read
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Daylight
Savings Time, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day.
This time it’s Daylight Savings Time. Every spring, an hour is taken
away from us, only to be given back every fall. Some complain; some
take it in stride. Wilson provides her thoughts about this annual
event. Wilson's completed set of books has a new... read
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Too Far Gone??
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I sat listening to a woman today bemoaning the fact that her
Daughter-in-Law to be and she did not "hit it off" - exactly. It all
started with a couple of blouses. The woman told me the blouses were
too small for her and that they should fit the future Daughter-in-Law.
She thought instead of returning them - maybe the Daughter-in-Law would
like to have them. Long story... read
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Puzzle Pete
Says: It Fits to a “T”, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 4-letter words ending in “T” by using the clues in the
left column. Each answer begins with a different letter of the
alphabet. Cross off each letter as it is used. Start with answers you
know for certain. Pete hopes it’s not a “T-ease.” Wilson's completed
set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry.
Volume 1 is out of print and no... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Thanksgiving
Cometh, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! So - everyone keep up the exercises - breathing and
relaxation for sure. We seem to have hit an "epidemic" of hurt and
pain. We have the holidays coming - Thanksgiving is a mere 24 days away
- as I write this. Enjoy the following!! "I've learned a lot this
year...I've learned that things don't always turn out the way you
planned, or the way you think they... read
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Along Life’s Way… Ring! Ring!
Scam Calling? By Lois E. Wilson
The phone rings. A female voice says, “Hello, Grandma?” Thinking I
recognize the person, I answer, “Lisa? Is that you? It’s so good to
hear from you!” After a little back and forth family small talk, the
caller tells me, “I have a cold and I coughed all night. My voice
probably sounds funny. Something happened. I’m going to tell you. Are
you alone? Do you... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Doorbell Rings, Lois E. Wilson
Solve this word chain puzzle to find out why Pete is stocking up. Use
the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers. The last letter of
each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle
is started for you. Solve the puzzle correctly, then reading down, the
first letters of the answers spell out why Pete stocked up. Wilson's
completed set of books has a new... read
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As We Think, So
We Are, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Either I've always had my head somewhere else - studying,
freezing produce, etc - or, this has been a bad year. For the sake of
argument - I'm going to say it's been a bad year. Spring started out ok
and summer came - I think. It got too cold at night and the tomatoes
did not grow rightly. Oh - they turned red...looked like a
tomato...tasted like a tomato. But the insides... read
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Along Life’s Way… Trick or Treat?
By Lois E. Wilson
I’m sure you’ve noticed how much decorating and promoting for Halloween
has grown. Houses are adorned not only with pumpkins and cornstalks,
but with scarecrows, witches, ghosts, cobwebs, anything that fits the
theme. This is the story of the Beggars’ Night our family fought a
battle. Over the years, we have lived in places where beggars that came
to our door numbered over a hundred... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Lead Us Not
Into Temptation, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! The following has me very concerned. I'm concerned
about how we - as women - conduct ourselves. A woman I know has a
cheating husband. He is now cheating on her - with a girlfriend of
hers....or was a girlfriend of hers. The cheating husband knows his
wife is friends with his new "bed partner." The girlfriend knows she at
least was... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
big question, Lois E. Wilson
At the supermarket, Pete often wanders aimlessly through the aisles.
Work this 6-letter word chain puzzle to learn what the big question is
at checkout time. The last letter of each answer word is the first
letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for
you. When solved correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the
answers reveal the question... read
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Our Modern
World "Talk," By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I spoke to a woman who had gotten a letter. In it the writer
spelled out how she had believed the woman's son-in-law really loved
her. She believed he was not married. In the "afterglow" of one of
their "trysts"...she questioned him. She found out that he is
married...finds out that he has no intention of getting divorced.
Nothing like a "woman scorned." Knowing that... read
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Along Life’s Way… Help! I’ve
Fallen! By Lois E. Wilson
In the past, I slipped and fell on carpeted steps as I walked down from
the second floor to the first in our former house. The Good Samaritan
ER doctor informed me that I had a severe back injury that would
require my missing work for a couple of weeks. Later, my family doctor
reported that they had mixed up the X-rays. The injury they thought was
mine... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Inspiration,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Everyone seems to be in a funk... or a bad situation
lately. I hope the following inspires you. Inspirational Quotes 1)Oprah
Winfrey: "You become what you believe." 2)Steve Jobs: "The only way to
do great work is to love what you do." 3)Audrey Hepburn: "Nothing is
impossible; the word itself says "I'm possible." 4)Dalai Lama:
"Happiness is not something... read
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Along Life’s Way… What Did He
Just Say? By Lois E. Wilson
When I found a journal I had kept for the year 1964, I was reminded of
Art Linkletter’s “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” For as I read through
it, there were quotes of our 6-year-old son, Kevin, who was in
kindergarten that year. What children say is often apt, insightful, and
funny. Here are a few of his comments: After receiving the gift of a
ukulele, he... read
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Uncle Remus and
An Autograph, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been listening to our words - as a people. And I wonder
if we - as a people - have gotten ourselves cornered. The following is
why I wonder: The whole NFL boycott has gotten so out of hand - tainted
with racism. But see - I have not heard (for myself) any white people
say anything about slavery, picking cotton, etc. And in the whole NFL
"arena" - I've not heard of anyone... read
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Puzzle Pete
says, “A to Z…er…er”, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 6-letter words using the clues in the left column. Each
word’s beginning letter is given and all end in the letters “er.” Pete
doesn’t mean ER like in a hospital, but at a loss for words “er.” He
hopes you aren’t at a loss for words in his puzzle. Wilson's completed
set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry.
Volume 1 is out of print... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Truth and Proof, By Mona Lease
Greeting, Gals!! When the idea lazily swan around in my mind to start
this column and my Editor said ok...I thought: "Alright - we'll see
where it goes." She was 18 and newly moved to Greenville. I don't even
know how we met. We were friends through good and bad...through
childbirths...through her house fire. Then she moved...life split us.
We reconnected... read
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Along Life’s Way… Bargain Baby,
By Lois E. Wilson
My parents had a whirlwind romance. Their first date was in May and
they married in August, less than three months later. They were the
talk of the Manchester College campus. Some questioned, did they have
to get married? The answer is “no.” Both were back in college the next
month and finished their courses of study. I, their only child, was
born seven years... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
favorite ships to remember this month, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this
word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the
next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it
correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell
out Puzzle Pete’s choices for his top ships. Wilson's completed set of
books has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Math and a Red
Carpet, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Everyone is all a-twitter over the NFL and a pro-player or
some pro-players, who refuse to face the Flag or stand during games.
The following is my speculation: A woman filmed herself and put it on
the computer for all to view. Acting like a reporter of sorts...she
said she "investigated" the NFL players. She states that out of all of
the players in the NFL teams combined - she found... read
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Puzzle Pete
says: It’s the vowels—A , E, I, O, U, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues to determine the 3-letter answers. The second letter is
given. Each of the 3-letter answers starts with a vowel. Cross off the
vowels as they are used to start a word. The correct solution
uses all the vowels. Pete warns, “Don’t cross off ending vowels by
mistake.” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Health-y,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! The following is a "part-two" to a Senior Scribe
column of mine...available for viewing on Saturdays. It fits here, too.
It is her story...her words. I cleaned up nothing...I just did not
spell some stuff. "My journey started when I thought my "smoker's
cough" was acting up and would settle down. It didn't. I found out I
had lung cancer...along with... read
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Along Life’s Way… Be a Good Sport,
By Lois E. Wilson
At my high school, Fairview, girls received points for playing
intramural sports. Earn enough points and you received an athletic
letter. This encouraged us to experience a variety of sports. I tried
tennis, softball, volleyball, and basketball. Each year there was a
special track and field day when you could earn points by competing
individually in events... read
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A Final
Frontier? By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Before I start this: This column knows no racial/social
prejudice. This column takes no sides. The point of this column is to
present facts to you (pleasant or unpleasant) so that you might make an
informed decision. Somewhere around 1982 or so - K-Mart in Greenville,
Ohio opened for business. A friend of mine worked there. She shared
that K-Mart corporate headquarters... read
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Puzzle Pete says it’s in the “D-tails” A to
Z, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to complete the 6-letter words starting with “D” by using the
clues in the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in
sequence as the third letter of each word. He hopes you find it
“D-lightful.” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now
six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no
longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are available and are offered as
a fundraiser for Empowering... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Maria's
Lesson?? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! How are the exercises going for you? My problem with
the Dead Man's Pose is that I end up dozing! I've been listening to
women talk lately. I'm actually stunned. All the talk about Trump - his
threats (veiled/unveiled) to North Korea, Russia, etc...these women
speak of their opposition to it all. Then they say: "I don't care what
they do." I've... read
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Along Life’s Way… The Gift Not
Given, By Lois E. Wilson
I was married and living in Greenville, Ohio, when my parents purchased
their “dream home” in Dayton View. It was an older house in an
integrated neighborhood. A bonus—it was a short distance from the
central city. That was when we first met Ernie. He never lived in the
house they purchased, but he definitely came with it. He did all the
outside work; and after... read
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Enough!!
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The last couple of weeks have been nerve wracking...
hurricanes... floods... possible tornados. That went to high winds...
flooding... downed power lines... blown transformers. Then it was
living with no running water... living with no electricity... packing
water to drink... packing water to flush the toilet. Now electricity
has been restored to most places... running water has been... read
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Puzzle Pete
runs the P’s: A to Z, By Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 7-letter words starting with the letter “P” by using the
clues in the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in
sequence as the fourth letter of each word. Pete says these P’s are not
from a pod, but he thinks you could call the puzzle “P” soup. Wilson's
completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume 1 is... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… The Red Cross,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! I saw on a social media cite where the Red Cross got
bashed pretty hard. The guy called the Red Cross the "Red Lost." He
said: "They are the most inept, unorganized organization I have ever
seen." He stated he's been in Kingwood (Houston, Texas suburb)
"fighting this thing" (Hurricane Harvey?) and he's not seen one person
from the "Red... read
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Along Life’s Way… Dancing to a
Different Tune, By Lois E. Wilson
The Victorian facade of the dancing school bespoke a faded era.
Nevertheless well-meaning parents, perhaps seeking a higher rung on the
social ladder, prodded their prepubescent offspring up its limestone
path. The ornate oak door hid from view yet promised those on the
threshold a glimpse of gentility. Ribbon-haired girls curtsied... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
“AS” you like it: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete says to use the clues in the left column to solve the
answer words. They are in alphabetical order with “as” placed where
occurring in each word. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete hopes you
find it as good as it gets. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of
print and no longer available, however... read
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For Your
Information, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Hurricane Harvey...Hurricane Irma...Hurricane
Jose...Hurricane Katia....Tropical Storm...tide heights...death
counts...no electricity...no running water...Houston,
Texas...Louisiana...Miami, Florida...the Keys...Puerto
Rico...Cuba...the East Coast...the Caribbean...northern Ohio...the list
seems endless. A friend of mine - from Darke County - is with... read
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For those
experiencing loss, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day.
There has been heartbreak and tragedy, first in Texas, then in Florida.
“Lately it seems “loss” has been a prevalent occurrence,” she says.
“There’s been loss of loved ones, property, lifestyle, jobs, etc. May
these verses help you move... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Thinking Royal,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I found the following pretty interesting. Actually -
I'm going to incorporate a few of the "rules" into my life. Enjoy. 50
Rules Royalty Follows. 1)When the Queen stands - you stand. 2)No one
can eat after the Queen finishes her meal. 3)Bowing and curtsying are
requirements. 4)Marriage comes with a new name. 5)PDAs (public displays
of affection) are... read
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Along Life’s Way… Life Lesson:
Play in the 30’s, by Lois E. Wilson
How did children amuse themselves before TV and video games? An only
child, I grew up during the Great Depression. My parents struggled to
keep their heads above rising financial challenges. They had low-paying
jobs but still found their income and outgo ends didn’t meet. The S
& L repossessed our home which was almost paid off. My mother
always... read
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Puzzle Pete cheers September,
Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly,
then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out why Pete
is cheering. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now
six volumes – of published poetry... read
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Gamma-what? By Mona
Lease
Hi, all!! I've been hearing reports that FEMA (Federal Emergency
Management Agency) has told people in Houston, Texas that if
people - who have suffered from Hurricane Harvey's snit - want aid (no
one can say if this is federal or state aid) - they have to take shots.
No one can say exactly what these shots are either. I'm not going to
research this column too hard. I'm just... read
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Along
Life’s Way… The Long Shot,
By Lois E. Wilson
At 5’9” I was taller than my 5’ grandmother and a little taller than my
parents. My height hadn’t been a particular concern of mine. Then one
day in the eighth grade, I was sitting at a library-style table with
other students. It was study hall. In a boring moment, I stretched my
legs out at the same time someone across from me stretched. Our feet
tangled. In front of the whole class, the teacher... read
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It's No Secret,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I've been reading since I was 11 or so. I've read
"across the board".. murder mysteries, fiction, non-fiction, the old
True Romance magazines, the old Detective magazines, Sci-Fi, Kent
Family Chronicles (based on history when people emigrated to the US
when it was 13 colonies and started newspaper businesses, etc.), Alex
Haley's "Roots... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
secret about labor, Lois E. Wilson
Work this 4-letter word chain puzzle to learn Pete’s secret. The last
letter of each answer is the first letter of the next answer. Work up
and down. The puzzle is started for you. When solved correctly, then
reading down, the first letters of the answers reveal how Pete makes
time to get his tasks done. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes... read
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Of School and
Mom, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Again - it's that time of year. As I pen this - school has
officially started. It's time to get "in the groove" of early to
bed...early to rise... school... homework... dinner... outside time...
computer/tv time... bath time... bedtime. Whew... where did summer go?
How do we fit it all in our schedule? It's also time to watch out for
school buses...kiddies walking...kiddies riding bicycles... read
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Political
correctness gone awry, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. In
this case, she hits on the season: the political season. Once again
it’s politics… well, at least political “correctness” type politics.
Her message? Be careful what you say or do. It might be taken the wrong
way. Wilson's completed set of books has a new... read
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Along
Life’s Way… Three Diaries –
Three Goals, By Lois E. Wilson
I am fortunate to have three pocket-sized, family diaries from the
past. Each page covers two days of a year, has a space to record the
day’s weather, and several lines on which to write memories and events.
The oldest diary is from 1901 and was kept by my grandfather who lived
near North Star, Ohio. The last pages for the year are a monthly
ledger. For 1901, his total income from farming activities... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Cookin' Slow,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Since we've been exercising our body (gentle back
stretches) and looking at our thoughts - I thought maybe now might be a
good time for some thought to food. The following recipes are geared to
fit with our daily struggle for peace and the legal tender. If you use
a crock pot (slow cooker) and leave the house - make sure nothing is
close to the... read
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"Ang
Pagkasirang Komunikasyon" By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been dealing with...wondering about...making phone calls
to...and all else...over my wifi service. I call CenturyLink. I tell
them my problem. They send out "Fixerman A." He replaced the box on the
outside of my house. I should be good. I was...for about a week. Then
I'm back to service...no service. I call CenturyLink. We go through the
same questions. "Fixerman B" shows... read
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Puzzle Pete
gives a “heads-up!” © 2017 Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly,
then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Pete’s
end of summer alert. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition
– now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… A Review,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Now is as good a time as any for a review. It should
be apparent that we women are emotionally driven. It should be evident
that some undesirable consequences have arisen as a result. Some of
these outcomes are nasty and last only a short time. Some of these
consequences have a lasting effect and have the ability to taint the
rest of our lives... read
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Along Life’s Way… Was it a
coincidence? By Lois E. Wilson
My son, Kevin, and his wife had come from Washington state for a few
days’ visit in the area. He and I planned to go to Dayton on Friday to
do clean-up tasks at a family grave site. But that day it rained 2 ½”.
We postponed the trip to Monday. His son Anthony, my 33-year-old
grandson from Texas, would be here by then and wanted to go with us.
Their wives... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
takes in an August event, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 6-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle.. Each dash stands for a letter. The last letter of an answer
word is also the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The
puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the
first letters of the answers spell out where Pete went. Wilson's
completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… James Dean?
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! By now you should be able to tell some sort of
difference in your body and mood if you've been doing the exercises
dated 7/5/2017 and forward. I edit these stories from women for
punctuation and I delete profanity. Another story follows. "For
whatever reason...I was drawn to the "James Dean" type. They were too
cool for rules. And they... read
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Makes You
Think, Doesn’t It? From a CNO Reader
This will remind you of the droll humor of comedian Steven Wright, who
once said, “Many are afraid of heights. I am afraid of widths.”
These are excellent “plays on words”. Not puns so much as a different
look. * If you attempt to rob a bank you won't have any trouble with
rent/food bills for the next 10 years, whether or not you are
successful. * Do twins ever realize that... read
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Darke County Senior Scribe… Thought
Circles, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day.
This time it’s back to school. This is a poem she wrote when she and
her husband, Jim, were doing literacy tutoring at Wayne Industries.
While acknowledging they were working with adults, she noted –
correctly - the message is valid at... read
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What To Do?!
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! So - I read that the USA "slaps China" with sanctions. China
"promises" 1,000 fold retaliation. The UN agrees to sanctions on North
Korea. North Korea says: "There is no bigger mistake than the United
States believing it's land is safe across the ocean." People that I've
listened to and spoken with are in a panic - some actually border
paranoia. And paranoia is the... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
double alphabet scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 3-letter words and abbreviations by using the clues. The
last letter of each answer is given. Each answer starts with a
different letter of the alphabet. Cross off each letter as it is
used. Pete’s hint: Complete first the answers that you know for
certain. Pete hopes it doesn’t scramble your brain. Wilson's completed
set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Rose-Colored
Glasses, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Another reader wants to express the following. "I
always thought all of my relationship problems with males were the
males' fault. I thought my failed marriages were the males' fault. But,
that's not true. I took a backward look. What is true is that I had a
preconceived mold that I thought all men were capable of filling.
Again, that's not true. It wa... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
request to Mother Nature, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this
word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the
next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle Pete
says, “Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the
answers reveal my request and why I wiped my brow.” Wilson's completed
set of books has a... read
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Consider This,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I got the following from Facebook. I did not research it. It
makes sense to me. I know - for a fact - that guys were turned down for
military duty during the Draft for high blood pressure, flat feet,
hearing loss, poor vision, etc. These are all "safety issues."
"Transgender Military Ban: For everyone flipping out about President
Trump's ban on transgenders serving in the armed... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Sense and
Sensibility, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! I'm actually surprised at how well this column has
been received. to date. Thanks readers/hearers sooo much! A
reader wants to share the following. "When I was in my rearing years, I
do not remember hearing about anyone being depressed. Certainly you
never heard of any kids being depressed. You never heard of anyone
being... read
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Thoughts,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! This is all probably just me but - have you listened to the
way people talk - the words they use in various settings? I hear people
- usually guys - say they are going to take a p..s. The same guy will
ask a dog if it has to potty. Why is there a difference? The same
person will take a p..s and his child will potty. When the same
"pottying" child reaches say - 15 - that child... read
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Puzzle Pete
hits the target, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly,
then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out who hits
the target for Pete. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition
– now six volumes – of published... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Leopards and
Zebras, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! A hearer of this column wanted to share her
experiences and thoughts. "It seemed like all of the guys I knew and
were around, were wrong. They were all liars, cheaters and such. Then I
went through a really bad time in my life. After finally getting
through it all...I realized a few things. We do not live in a "caste
system." If you want to change your... read
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Fire and Ice,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Iceland is an island nation of Nordic descent. It sets just
outside (south) of the Arctic Circle. After being under the control of
various neighboring provinces - Iceland gained independence in 1944 -
and is still independent today. Iceland sets where the North Atlantic
and Arctic Oceans meet. The Highlands of Iceland are cold; containing
sand, mountains and lava fields... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
“T-zers” A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 5-letter words starting with “T” by using the clues in the
left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the
third letter of each word. Pete hopes this puzzle fits you to a “T.”
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes –
of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available,
however Volumes 2-6 are available and... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… An Invitation,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, gals!! In my introductory edition of Mind, Body, Soul - I
had meant to extend an invitation to the guys out there. Some of this
stuff will benefit you - diet, exercise and the like. As nearly as I
can tell - we women get a double-portion of what I call the "mush and
gush." Males have the xy chromosomal pattern and we women have the xx
chromosomal pattern... read
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My Friend, The
Wren, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I had wondered what to write this week. I heard Russian
President Vladimir Putin say - on television - that he and US President
Donald Trump will work together. I've heard and read that they will
work together on the Syrian situation. Ok - so - I heard President
Putin say - on television - that it was illegal for the US to sit in
the ocean (or sea) and lob 50+ (or however many... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
it takes two, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says that you need 2 letters for this word chain puzzle. Use the
clues to solve the 5-letter answer words. The last 2 letters of each
become the first 2 letters of the next answer word. Work up and down.
Pete asks, “Is it two for tea or two to tango?” Wilson's completed set
of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry.
Volume 1 is out of print and... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… A Check-Up and
Exercise, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Before you start on any of what I submit to you - I
urge you - I strongly suggest - and otherwise ask you - to see your
family physician. You need to ask him/her to order "fasting" tests for
glucose and cholesterol levels. Your body should be able to maintain a
8 or 10 hour fast. You are allowed to drink water. This will show what
the pancreas... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
“E’s”: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the words starting with “E” by using the clues in the left
column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the second
letter of each word. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete asks, “Was it
E-Z?” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer
available, however Volumes... read
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Brutally Honest,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! "I am a friend of Mona's. She's my best friend. I
smoked cigarettes. I smoked a lot of them. I now have lung cancer. I
also have a cancerous tumor in my breast. I started treatments. Chemo
therapy and radiation. I had a port put in my chest. It goes directly
into an artery behind my heart. Veins are too small to support the
weight (which is actually very minimal) for the... read
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Oxymorons… From a CNO Reader
1. Is it good if a vacuum really sucks? 2. Why is the third hand on the
watch called the second hand? 3. If a word is misspelled in the
dictionary, how would we ever know? 4. If Webster wrote the first
dictionary, where did he find the words? 5. Why do we say something is
out of whack? What is a whack? 6. Why does "slow down" and "slow up"
mean the same thing... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… An Introduction,
By Mona Lease
Greetings Gals!! It probably started sometime in May - 2012. I had
contracted what I believe was viral pneumonia. I was sick for a month.
I laid on the couch, over a vaporizer, hacking and spitting. The only
taste buds that seemed to work were those that registered sweet. I had
given up on any food - I could not taste it. I shoved the Ocean Spray
juice to... read
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Independence Day... Puzzle Pete
was dazzled, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this
word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is also the first letter of
the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle
Pete says, “Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of
the answers reveal what dazzled me.” Wilson's completed set of books
has a new edition – now six... read
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Puzzle Pete
says, “It’s up to “U.” Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues to find the answer words A to Z. The answers have various
endings but all rhyme with the letter “U?” Each dash stands for a
letter. Pete wishes good luck to U. Wilson's completed set of books has
a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out
of print and no longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are available
and... read
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Memories of
Truth, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I'm amazed - yet again - at how these columns follow each
other. Last week was about how women - at large - treated men when they
were expressing their new found freedoms and liberties. I found out
last Friday that an old girlfriend's boyfriend...who became a friend of
mine for the last 28+ years - died. We lived four lots apart in the
same mobile home park... read
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Puzzle Pete
says Coming in Second, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete claims in this challenge, the alphabet is an “also-ran” to
the letter “A.” Complete the words starting with “A” by using the clues
in the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in
sequence as the second letter of each word. The spaces indicate
the number of letters in each answer word. Wilson's completed set of
books has a new edition – now six... read
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A Crux and a
Fork, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! From Wikipedia and concerning Billie Jean King's life - "By
1968, King realized she was interested in women." Being the tennis pro
she was - she faced Bobby Riggs in a match (which was dubbed "Battle of
the Sexes") at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. At some point she
started advocating "equality of the sexes" - nothing was safe. Remember
how tennis... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
advice for Father’s Day, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve the puzzle
correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell
out Pete’s advice. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition –
now six volumes – of published poetry... read
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Summertime and
the Livin's Easy, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It's summer - time for a dip in the pool - a barbeque on the
patio - a good water fight - a boat ride - anything to smile or laugh
and enjoy low bills and high memory-making times. With that...I submit
the following to you. Enjoy...I'm headed to the patio with iced tea. Be
careful who you trust and who you tell your problems to. Not everyone
who smiles at you is your... read
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Puzzle Pete
salutes the flag, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly,
then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out why Pete
salutes our flag. Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
double alphabet scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to complete the 3-letter words by using the clues. The last
letter of each word is given. Each answer word starts with a different
letter of the alphabet. Cross off each alphabet letter as it is used.
Pete’s hint: Complete first answers that you know for certain. Wilson's
completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of published
poetry. Volume 1 is out of... read
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To the Moon and
Back, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Flashing red lights, warning bells...ding, ding, ding. Read
on at your own risk. The following is more of what circulates through
my head. I told a couple of people and they said they wanted to see
this in print. I thought I'd submit it - see what happens. According to
Wikipedia, John Glenn was born in 1921. He's an Ohio boy - by the way.
He flew on Mercury-6 in 1962. He... read
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Puzzle Pete goes to a June event,
Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle Pete says,
”Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the
answers spell out where I went this June.” Wilson's completed set has a
new edition – now six volumes... read
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Civility, Respect, Authority…,
By Sharon Hopper
Boy have we lost all three of these attributes in this nation. I have
watched late night TV and have become so disgusted that I just go to
bed when the weather is over. That is about all I watch. Everything
else in depressing and/or criminal. (lately the weather has not been so
upbeat) Now what I am really trying to say is that we now live in a
nation without rules. I have... read
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Don't Be Deceived, By
Mona Lease
Hi, all!! From my prior column - "Kruschev Said"...I had wondered why
this God (the one we, as a people, are saying needs to be back in our
schools, government, etc) would help us since His name has been used as
a tax shelter of sorts with tithes to the church and that in return
helps reduce the tax you owe at the end of the year with the IRS. (I
cite this because... read
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Darke
County Senior Scribe… Out of the
Woods, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. In
this case, she wraps up the season: the political season. Again. It
seems Hillary won’t go away. According to Politico, some are loyal to
the end, some are incredulous, thinking “is she really thinking?” and
some are wondering when she will go away so they can rebuild their
party... read
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Straight Talk,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! This column is risqué. Risqué is from a French word that
means "to risk." Among the many words associated with risqué - I'm
citing the following to provide parameters in which to look at the
following text: rude, improper, crude, and coarse. I've been speaking
to a few people about this and they want to see this in print. They say
they want to show it to a few people. Read... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
May thoughts, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word.
Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle Pete likes to
reflect about people he has known. He thinks of good times with family
members and friends. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first
letters of the answers reveal what... read
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The Circus is
Coming, By Sharon Hopper
I am just 5 years old and my dad comes into my room before daylight and
says “get up or we will be late”. Then I remember that this is the day
that the train is bringing the circus to town and dad and grandpa are
taking me to watch them unload and watch the parade from the train to
the fairgrounds. I am hurrying to get dressed and into the car so we
can pick up grandpa and get down... read
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English Is A
Crazy Language, From a CNO reader
Homographs are words of like spelling but with more than one meaning.
And a homograph that is also pronounced differently is a
heteronym. Read all the way to the end... Somebody spent a lot of
time and effort to put this together! 1) The bandage was
wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to produce produce. 3) The
dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse. 4) We must
polish the Polish furniture... read
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Puzzle Pete
applauds the grads, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete says use the numbered clues to find the 3-letter answers to
the puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next
answer. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it
correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell
out why Pete applauds the grads and why they give a sigh of relief.
Wilson's completed set has... read
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Kruschev Said...
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been watching this woman for the last four years. She
lives next door to a married man. His wife lives with him. The woman
tells her kiddie not to talk or wave to the married man's wife but, it
is ok to wave and say hi to the married man. It is ok for the woman to
play with the married man. Before I continue - this woman can not be
the only woman (or man) to be playing... read
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