Along Life’s Way… The Good Turn: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
The boy and his grandfather who lived with them were very close. One
day his grandfather hugged him and said, “I have watched you grow up to
be a fine 12-year-old lad. You take good care of your pets. Without
being asked, you see things that need to be done around the house, and
you do them. You are kind and help others. I am proud of you, and I
love you. “I know you are joining... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Family and Names, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Well - in my extended family, I have young
girls getting married...young girls getting engaged...an 8-week-old
girl at the Cleveland Clinic awaiting heart surgery. It's been baby
names...a minor out-patient baby surgery...Egads!! The following
piqued my attention. My attention has been on "family" and baby things.
And..baby names surely have changed. 50... read
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Puzzle Pete
Runs the O’s: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the words starting with “O” 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 hopes
this puzzle isn’t too O-nerous. 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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Cannabis?!!
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! With all of the hype about medical marijuana (cannabis), I
thought I'd submit the following for you readers to consider. Hold on
tightly - it gets to be a sort-of "sex education"-type thing. I heard
on the news today, (7/30), that a medical marijuana grower in the
Cleveland area has been given the "green light" to start growing for
Ohio's medical marijuana. Cannabis (marijuana) comes in male... read
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Along Life’s Way… The New
Parenting? By Lois E. Wilson
After my husband and I had children, one day my Dad confided in me that
he was surprised at how well I cared for them. I was an only child, so
I did not have any experience caring for siblings. In Girl Scouts we
learned the skills needed for baby-sitting jobs. That was the extent of
my preparation. Recently, I read two newspaper articles that intrigued
me. I found them interesting... read
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Gathering at Garst… Morning After,
By B.A. Hughes
The Gathering at Garst is an annual event hosted on the grounds of
Garst Museum the last Saturday and Sunday in July. It attracts
visitors who come to engage in our history; stroll among a venue of
artists, antiques, and craftsmen; sample delicious food; and enjoy the
talented performers. Following another successful weekend, Senior
Scribe Bev Hughes had an observation... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Sharing Names III,
© 2018 Lois E. Wilson
Clues separated by the + sign are for two different people who share a
name. The first name of person #1 is given. That person’s last name is
the first name of the second person whose last name is given. Use the
clues for both to solve the puzzle. Work back and forth. The puzzle is
started for you. Pete hopes you know these people—past and present.
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Sandy Beaches
and Warm Nights, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! "This isn't summer weather." "I just put more
chlorine in my pool." "I think it'll get cold early and we'll have a
long, cold winter." "I don't want to order propane or heating fuel
yet." "My tomatoes did not turn out right at all." "This weather could
be October weather." "I read that when you can't tell the seasons
apart, that's when the world is going to end. Is that what this
weather... read
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Reflections… Attitudes and
Attributes, By Mona Lease
About to speak? Think a moment. Slow your speech a bit. It's not that
you should not speak, but rather that you should cherish what you say
and choose your words with care. The four attitudes to take towards
others: Grateful, Thankful, Transforming, Inspiring. Look more, listen
more, speak less - act fast; spend slow. Busy? No matter. No vexation.
All is well. Work quickly, not anxiously... read
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Along Life’s Way… Acronyms to
Acrimony: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
The country’s founding fathers had established a government with
structure and standards. They called the new nation SAKO which derived
from their goal, Structure Always—Keep Objectives. Over its
200-plus years, two main political parties had emerged. The
conservative OAKS party’s guiding principle was “Our Allegiance—Key
Strength.” Its name was inspired by the old... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Double Alphabet Scramble: 4-Letter Answers, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 4-letter answers using the clues. The third letter is
given. Each answer starts with a different letter of the alphabet.
Cross off each letter as it is used. Start with the answers you know
for certain. Pete wishes you luck A to 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... read
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Yoda and
Negativity, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I read the following on the internet. I thought, "Wow. Does
"negativity" really cause all of this?" See what you think. 23 Signs
You're Too Negative. We all have our bad days when we wake up in a
terrible mood, scowl at strangers, and fume about how bad traffic is.
Of course, there's nothing wrong with the occasional off day. But if
this sort of crabby behavior repeatedly manifests itself... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Thoughts about Parades, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 6-letter word answers. The last
letter of each is the first letter of the next word. The puzzle
is started for you. Work up and down. Solved correctly, reading down,
the first letters of the answers spell out what Pete thinks about
parades. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Bugs and
Diseases, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Whew...our world is getting to be a scary place!!
Hepatitis A,B, and C are on the rise - even in Darke County. I spoke
with Darke County's investigating nurse. Then I read the following.
This City Has The Worst Bed Bug Infestation in America. Pest control
company, Orkin, recently released it's "Top 50 Bed Bug Cities"
list...complete with data of the places... read
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Along Life’s Way… Who’s Who?
By Lois E. Wilson
Over the years, animals and representations of them have been used to
promote organizations, products, causes and concerns. The donkey first
became associated with the Democratic Party in the 1820’s. However, in
the 1870’s, Thomas Nast’s political cartoons permanently locked the two
together and provided an elephant which linked to the Republican
Party... read
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Life Changers,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I read the following and thought, "Wow, I feel old." Maybe
that's why I am a "Senior Scribe?!" It did bring back a few memories.
50 Ways Life Has Changed in the Last 50 Years Working no longer means
heading into an office: Fifty years ago, "going to work" meant going to
a physical location outside of your house. In a recent Gallup poll, 43
percent of workplaces allow people... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… What Bugs Me,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Here's another interesting article I read. Read on
while I swat this house fly...grrr. 30 Most Dangerous Bugs in America -
Africanized Honey Bees: Or killer bee..was introduced into America
after an experiment gone wrong. In the 1950's, colonies of African
honey bees were brought into Brazil for cross-breeding..to increase the
honey... read
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Along Life’s Way… Success and
Failure: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
There were two families. Each differed on the role success and failure
should play in the lives of their children. The Exempts believed that
winning and success are the most important goals in life. The Exempt
parents guarded their son and daughter closely to ensure that they did
not experience failure. They expected only A’s on their children’s
report cards... read
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Of True Regrets,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I found the following most interesting. The Biggest Regret in
Life Most People Have - Everyone has regrets, but you always imagine
that those regrets revolve around the mistakes that you think you made.
Maybe you regret calling off your wedding. Maybe you wish you hadn't
married the man you chose. Maybe you want to quit your job and move to
Bali, but you're... read
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Puzzle Pete Is
Wary, 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 concerned. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now
six volumes – of published... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Favorite Document, 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 what Pete
reveres as a special historical document. Wilson's completed set of
books has a new edition... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… And Again, Zen!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, gals!! I never realized how much I factored these columns
into my daily life. I pick up "tidbits' here and there to store them
away for sharing with you readers later. Then countynewsonline had an
internet glitch:(( I actually had the opportunity to practice a
few of these adages - namely: "In calmness and tranquility, make good
use of this wondrous day... read
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Interesting
View! By Mona Lease
Hi, all!!! The following is from a video I was sent. I found it very
interesting. It holds a point or two about which I never thought. See
what you think. "This is your first challenge. I'm giving you 30
seconds. I want you to turn to someone sitting near you, next to you,
look them in the eye, and say, "When I look at you, I see blank." 30
seconds, GO! (A woman from the... read
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Along Life’s Way… Put the
“Civil” Back in Discourse, By Lois E. Wilson
The late, brilliant political analyst, Charles Krauthammer lives on
through his writings and humor. He once observed: “To understand the
workings of American politics, you have to understand this fundamental
law: Conservatives think liberals are stupid. Liberals think
conservatives are evil.” He also wrote: “In explaining any puzzling
Washington phenomenon... read
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Let Freedom
Ring Because..!!! By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Since this column falls on Independence Day - I
thought I'd "mix it up" a tad. A "freedom from" and a "freedom because"
type of thing. 10 Foods Made in China To Avoid 1)Tilapia Fish: Toxic.
They live in waste water. 2)Cod Fish: They live in waste water.
3)Chinese Apple Juice: High in pesticide content. 4)Processed
Mushrooms: Grown in contaminated... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Zen!!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I found the following interesting. They are excerpts
from "108 Adages of Wisdom." I just like the way they are worded. Our
needs are few, our wants are many. Do your utmost, no matter who gains
or loses. Compassion has no enemies; wisdom no vexations. The busiest
have the most time; the diligent the best health. The charitable are
blessed... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Sharing Names II, Lois E. Wilson
Each person in Column A has a last name that is the first name of the
person in Column B. Use the clues for both to solve the puzzle. Work
back and forth. The puzzle is started for you. Pete hopes you know
these people—past and present. 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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Reflections… Psychology and
Martin Luther King, By Mona Lease
Weak people revenge. Strong people forgive. Intelligent people ignore.
Only in the darkness can you see the stars. Forgiveness is not an
occasional act. It is a permanent attitude. Love is the only force
capable of transforming an enemy into a friend. If I can not do great
things, I can do small things in a great way. Hate destroys the hater.
Some things are right... read
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Wild Cards?
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! "God Save the Queen...and the NFL!" And what about the
historic Trump-Kim Summit? Are times changing? My musings on these are:
The Queen has a say in the affairs of her family - her country. It
seems her "blessing" is a much sought after token - a seal of approval.
And she approved of Meghan Markle - now Duchess of Cambridge. Meghan
Markle was born and... read
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Along Life’s Way… Smokey’s
Dream: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
Cowboy Buck and his horse, Smokey, had been partners for over seven
years. Smokey was satisfied with his life on the ranch. He had fresh
grass in the pasture, good hay, and his stall was dry and warm in the
winter. Also, there were plenty of good-looking fillies nearby with
whom he could flirt. One day he saw Buck go up to the new calendar on
the barn wall, pat the... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Challenge: Compound Words, Lois E. Wilson
In this word chain puzzle, use the numbered clues to find the answers.
Each dash stands for a letter. The last part of the compound word is
also the first part of the next compound word. The puzzle is started
for you. Work up and down. Pete hopes you won’t find it too
challenging. 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… Stayin' Cool,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! As I write this - it's 95 degrees outside and feels
as sticky as flypaper. I'll start there. In this mugginess and
heat...keep drinking...lots of water is best. If you're on the scales
to see if you have lost any weight...it usually will not show during
heat like this. The body holds on to as much water as it can to keep
itself hydrated. If you stop sweating - you are... read
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Along Life’s Way… Background
Music: Is Anyone Listening? By Lois E. Wilson
I love music. Specifically, I appreciate it most when performed by
itself. Then I can focus on each note and inflection. The mood of a
piece swoops one up into the world of the composer and artist. We can
soar within the emotion. I do not have difficulty hearing in this
context. Often in Hollywood films, TV dramas, commercials, and
real-time broadcasts, the... read
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A Home and Body
Thing, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! With everything that's happening in our world - I thought I'd
give you readers a few positives. Enjoy!! 15 Signs Your House is
Vulnerable to Being Robbed Your front door Nearly half of burglars
enter through the front door. It's easy access. One of four homeowners
confesses to frequently leaving the front door unlocked. The majority
of burglaries happen between 10 am and 3 pm... read
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Puzzle Pete’s June Honorees, ©
2018 Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 3-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 Puzzle
Pete’s honorees. 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… Heart Pumpin',
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I've been hearing some of us gals say they're looking
in the mirror and wondering if they'll ever get back to their high
school weight. Some of us are sighing and saying they'll be happy to
get within 20 pounds of their high school weight. And others say they
just don't care. I'm within 7 pounds of my high school weight. I did it
just to see if I could keep up with a "food... read
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Along Life’s Way… Who Is Lew? A
Puzzle/Fable, Lois E. Wilson
The question, “Who is Lew?” is a puzzlement. To help you find the
answer, here are the things I know about Lew: Through the years, she
has always been there for me. We have shared experiences and dreams.
Initially, she was an ordinary child. She liked to play the childhood
games popular in her generation. She enjoyed school and went to college
and... read
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Reflections… Movie Stars and
Politics, By Mona Lease
Doryphore (n.): Someone who derives intense satisfaction from pointing
out the errors of others. Here's to all the Mom who: Made a dinner that
no one ate. Didn't know if they were going to make it until bedtime.
Whispered to themselves: "Are you effing kidding me?" when their kids
were fighting over the most insignificant things. Lost their
patience... read
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A Reader's
Delight, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! People are being told to evacuate Hawaii...lava is flowing in
the streets. Wildfires burn out of control and people in California are
being told they cannot travel to Oklahoma. Trump talks with China's
Prefect are on and off and on...geesh! With this in mind...for you
readers out there...choose a good book and an iced tea. Happy perusing,
ya'll!! 50 Books to Read Before You're 50... read
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Along Life’s Way… The Boy Who
Liked to Count: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
As a baby, his first words were “one” and “two.” Soon he was counting
his tiny fingers and toes. Through the years he counted birthday
candles. He wanted to help distribute Christmas gifts which he counted
to ensure that no one was slighted. In kindergarten he counted his
classmates to compare the number of girls to the number of boys. He
counted the coins in his... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Spicy Thinking,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! To you guys out there: I don't care if you read these
columns. Don't be embarrassed. Don't think these columns will turn your
gal into a desirable woman with the idea of turning other guys' head
just to make you jealous. The point of this column is to consider how
we - as women - can bring harmony to our ever-changing beings...mind,
body, soul. I thought... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
and CNO’s Goal, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 6-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 a goal of
Pete’s and County News Online. Wilson's completed set of books has a
new edition – now six volumes – of... read
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Along Life’s Way… Coming Out: A
Fable, Lois E. Wilson
The parents had recently seen a change in their son. He had different
companions and was away from home more. He asked for time alone with
them as he had something important he wanted to tell them. They thought
they knew what he was going to disclose, but they were liberal in
philosophy and were ready to accept him and love him no matter what... read
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For Humanity's
Sake, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! WARNING: Graphic content. Not for the faint-of-heart. On
Friday, May 26th - in Noblesville, Indiana - in a science classroom at
the Middle School.... a student asks to be excused from the class. He
is excused. He returns to the classroom with a handgun in each hand and
starts firing. A 13 year old girl takes 6 - SIX - 6 bullets from him.
The Teacher takes 3 bullets. After the... read
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Along Life’s Way… Should We Sit
This One Out? By Lois E. Wilson
Recently, a research study about the results of too much sitting was
published. Do sedentary habits adversely affect the brain?
Thirty-five cognitively healthy people were studied—25 women and 10
men, ages 45 to 75. They were given physical activity questionnaires
and MRI brain scans. They reported sitting an average of 3 to 15 hours
per day... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Close Escape!!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Noblesville, Indiana Middle School had a student
brandish a gun in the school. A teacher and a 13 year old girl were
shot before the injured teacher wrestled the "teen-gunman" to the
ground - getting the gun away from him. The girl is still in the
hospital in critical condition.... as I write this. The teacher was
released 24 hours after his admission to the hospital. With... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Advice to Graduates, 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 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 Pete’s
advice. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is... read
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A New
Direction?? By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been hearing that a lot of people are dealing with a lot
of things... depression, sickness, envy, etc. Some days - I think it
might be just as good to turn off the tv... to turn off the computer
and read a book... maybe Winnie the Pooh. Be soft. Do not let the world
make you hard. Do not let the pain make you hate. Do not let the
bitterness steal your sweetness. Take pride that... read
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Along Life’s Way… The No-show: A
Fable, Lois E. Wilson
The ventriloquist had worked for years perfecting his craft. He
mastered not moving his lips when he spoke or sang. He developed
different dummy characters with different voices—females with high
pitch and males with low pitch ranges. He had Flirty Flora and Grumpy
Gus, each costumed appropriately to the character portrayed. He first
gained fame by winning... read
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500 for Pete
Word Chain Puzzle, 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 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
“500” means to Puzzle Pete. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes – of published... read
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Reflections… Monkeys and Indians,
By Mona Lease
When the earth is ravaged and the animals are dying, a new tribe of
people shall come unto the earth from many colors, classes, creeds, and
who by their actions and deeds shall make the earth green again.
They will be known as "The Warriors of the Rainbow." - Old Native
American Prophesy; You never really understand a person until you
consider things from his point of view...until you climb inside... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… United We
Stand? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Keep reaching. Keep stretching!! As I pen this -
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have been married a little over 24
hours. Congrats to them!! I'm not going to trace all of the stuff
that's been said about Meghan. We know she was an accomplished actress.
And she was married to film producer Trevor Engelson. Disclaimer: From
here forward...I'm not saying... read
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Along Life’s Way… Mind over
Matter: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
Their four year old, Tommy, was a busy, inquisitive boy. He liked to
explore objects to find out how they work and many situations intrigued
him. One Saturday he went out to play on his tricycle and was
distracted by the pretty yellow flowers in his mother’s garden. He
thought he’d surprise her and pick her a bouquet. He pinched or broke
off every blossom that had... read
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Of Coos and
Bricks, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! From the pictures and information that supported last week's
column...I'm submitting this column. There are some 500+ pictures from
the "J" Birds' jaunt across Scotland. The following is purely my
observation. In the picture of Highland Park Distillery - you'll see
the wrought iron sign post says the distillery was established in 1798.
This makes the distillery 220+ years old... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Sharing Names, Lois E. Wilson
Each person in Column A has a last name that is the first name of the
person in Column B. Use the clues for both to solve the puzzle. Work
back and forth. The people are from the past and present. The puzzle is
started. Pete hopes you don’t get stuck in the middle. 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… Hints and Trees,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! So along with changing or improving our physical
body, I thought I'd give you something to think about concerning our
speech. Also - since warm weather is here and trees have "leafed out" -
I'm including a list of trees people in other states are calling their
shade trees. Each State's Official Tree - MSA.com Alabama: Southern
Longleaf Pine Alaska... read
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Along Life’s Way… Whatever
Happened to Assimilation?, By Lois E. Wilson
“Assimilate” is defined as absorbing into the culture and mores of a
population or group; to make a part of; to take into the mind and
thoroughly comprehend. The diverse beginnings of our nation became
stronger as its residents realized they could accomplish more together
than apart. Therefore the United States grew out of this concept.
People from many... read
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The "J" Birds,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! A trip back in time is in order here to understand this
column. The United KIngdom includes Scotland, England, Wales, and
Northern Ireland. Each has retained their individual lore and heritage.
According to rock-n-roll legend, Rod Stewart... when he started making
"real" money...he bought a fancy sports car...to "pull" the birds.
"Birds" are pretty young women. And so begins... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
May Observation, 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 whom we celebrate this month. Wilson's completed set of
books has a new edition... read
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Along Life’s Way… Josephine: My
Educator Mother, By Lois E. Wilson
My mother, Josephine, was born at Somerset, Indiana. She was the third
child and the oldest girl of eleven children. At age twelve, on
Saturdays, she worked for others doing a washboard laundry for 25
cents. Her high school years she worked for four families in the area.
She was determined to go to college. The sorority of one of her
employers loaned her $200 and she received... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Who Would Have
Thought?? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Keep reaching, keep stretching - summer is here!!
Life Changes You Should Make After 50 - The Active Times Don't smoke,
eat better, exercise, and sleep more - these are often referred to as
the basics of longevity, but the reality is a little more complex. Add
better food to your diet. See the good, not the bad. Exercise a little
bit every day. Prioritize strength... read
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Reflections… A Little Rain, A
Little Sun, By Mona Lease
Anxiety Girl!! Able to jump to the worst possible conclusion in a
single bound! - Peace, Love, and Everything Else Don't be so quick to
believe everything you here...because lies always spread faster than
truth. - Peace, Love, and Everything Else I'm so lucky people can't
hear what I'm thinking. - Halos and Horns Fun Page If you could kick
the person in the pants... read
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Could It Be So??
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The following is purely my conjecture - purely my wondering
after studying our past as a country - our past as a people. President
Trump - while on his campaign trail - said he was going to "reorganize"
the welfare system...or some other "re" word meaning he was going to
change it. Everyone at his rallies was fine with it...they clapped
loudly. He said he was going to... read
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Along Life’s Way… What’s the
Deal Here? A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
President Art Deal was leading the country after a hard fought win in
the election. The opposition was still in shock and wondering, what
happened? It seemed to regularly offer different reasons for its loss.
The anti-Dealers believed they had gotten a raw deal, been dealt a poor
hand so to speak. They had at least one reliable entity to advance
their case—the... read
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Puzzle Pete’s May Event, ©
2018 Lois E. Wilson
Pete likes to watch a sporting event each May. 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 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 Pete’s May event. Wilson's
completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… More of the
"Chasing Health", By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! More women that I speak to are saying they want to
get in shape, lose weight, "tone-up"...and such. Consider the following
while I work my way out of a pretzel shape. Who knew Yoga's
"Half-Lotus" position would cause full trouble if you aren't prepared?!
9 Signs You're In Good Shape - Even If You Think You Aren't You're
working out, trying to eat healthy... read
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Along Life’s Way… The Mystic
Monkeys: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
A mother and her twelve year old daughter had stopped at a garage sale
to look around. The girl, with a little statue in her hand, rushed over
and said, “Mom, look at these cute monkeys! This was on the 50-cent
table, may I buy it?” Her mother smiled, “Yes, I know those monkeys
well. Buy it and I’ll share their stories with you.” Back in the car,
her daughter turned the... read
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On The Patio,
By Mona Lease
I've been hearing people say they want to be outside - in the sun - or
on the patio or deck...sipping coffee, tea or a "brewskie." For fun, I
thought I'd let you readers consider the following. Best Breweries In
Every State Alabama: Good People Brewing Alaska: Midnight Sun Brewing
Company Arizona: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company Arkansas: Ozark
Brewing Company California... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Double Alphabet 4-Letter Scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says complete the 4-letter answers using the clues. The last
letter is given. Each answer starts 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 doesn’t scramble your brain. 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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Along Life’s Way… We’re All
Guinea Pigs, By Lois E. Wilson
Every day I become more aware how individuals are thought of by
commerce and government. Each of us is a source for preferences,
information, and actions they wish to discover by data-mining and
research. There is no doubt that we are studied creatures, and our data
is a product to sell and exploit. I don’t know if I’m a guinea pig or a
lab rat—neither is a role I willingly accept... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Etiquette?
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Spring is closer...can't ya just smell it?!! Keep
exercising...keep stretching. Your goals are within reach!! WARNING:
Graphic content to follow. 15 Food Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Makes
1)Not taking small sips. 2)Not removing the stir stick from your
cocktail. 3)Not using the stem on your stemware. 4)Not breaking your
bread. 5)Not knowing where your bread... read
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Reflections… When You Decide,
By Mona Lease
We do not remember the days, we remember moments. - C. Pavese Every
time you find some humor in a difficult situation, you win. - Sue
Fitzgerald Sometimes we may love the wrong person, cry for the wrong
person. But, one thing is sure. Mistakes help us find the right person.
- Halos and Horns Fun Page Tell my mistakes to me, not others. Because
my mistakes... read
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Ain't No
Sunshine, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! As I pen this...it has finally stopped raining...for the
moment. And President Trump ordered air strikes against Syrian
President Assad's chemical warfare on his own citizens. At least we
have a couple allies in this maneuver. They say music hath charms to
soothe the savage breast. Since I can't play these for you...see if you
remember any of the following. Best Songs of 1984... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Question about Peter Rabbit,
© 2017 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 the
answer to Pete’s question about Peter Rabbit, “Can he dance?” Wilson's
completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume 1... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Toys?!!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! As I pen this - it's a rainy day. I found the
following on the internet. It made me think of childhood days when the
rain (snow, sleet...whatever...it didn't make a difference to us kids!)
was not a problem. What happened?? Older Toys With Insane Values
1)Garbage Pail Kids Cards: Parents might not have liked these cards. An
entire 1985 Garbage... read
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Along Life’s Way… Wright’s Rite
of Passage: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
By all rights, Helen loved her last name “Wright.” She was proud of
other Wrights such as Orville and Wilbur Wright, actress Teresa Wright,
and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. At times she was tempted to call
famous Wrights her kin, but she didn’t think that was right-minded. She
enjoyed studying about the Wrights’ careers and liked to write stories
about them. To her... read
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Spring, Didja
Get Lost?!! By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Warm weather, cold weather, snow, sun here and sun
gone...Whew!! With that in mind, I thought we'd take a tour of some
cities. Got your seatbelts on and buckled?!! Best Cities to Retire In
1)Venice, Florida: It was developed in 1925 by the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers as a planned retirement community. Lots of sand
and sun!! 2)Tucson, Arizona: Having sunshine... read
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Along Life’s Way… Victim or
Victor? By Lois E. Wilson
We hear a lot on the news about Generation Snowflake. A Snowflake is
defined as one who easily takes offense, is less resilient, and is
emotionally vulnerable to views that challenge their own. The parents
of Snowflakes may have stressed their child’s uniqueness to such a
degree that it developed within the child a lack of flexibility.
Snowflakes hold protests... read
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Puzzle Pete
Says, It’s All About “Me.” Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to solve the answer words. They are in
alphabetical order with “me” placed where occurring in each word. Each
dash stands for a letter. Pete hopes you don’t get frustrated and say,
“Oh me!” 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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Mind, Body, Soul… A Road Less
Traveled?? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! A girlfriend of 32 years called to apologize to me.
I'm not really used to being the one to receive the apology. I'm
usually the one doing the apologizing. I accepted the apology. Then we
had a really interesting conversation. We got to talking about how our
home life was in our rearing years. It probably started in the 1940s.
The US declared war on Japan on... read
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Along Life’s Way… Neutering
Webster: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
Progressive University’s Gender Neutrality Task Force which consisted
of 6 women and 6 men had met several times with no agreement on how
best to cleanse the dictionary of gender-biased words. The PU committee
was determined to complete this mission at its final meeting before the
term ended. One of the women spoke first, “I believe that we need... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Spot to Honor This Week, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to the 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
is honoring this week. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes – of... read
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A Story,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! WARNING...Graphic Content. The following is true - I promise.
An elderly Darke County gentleman I know told me about a guy he knew
when he was 20 years old or so. They are both from Darke County. The
guy who told me the following is alive. The other guy is long deceased.
GI Joe was in WW2. He survived the Bataan Death March. Sometime in
1942...the Japanese... read
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Along Life’s Way… Great Times
with the Grandchildren, By Lois E. Wilson
We were blessed with five grandchildren and have had wonderful times
with all of them as they grew up. One son has two daughters. The oldest
we watched take her first solo steps. She was lured across the floor
with a few seedless grapes. Once I took care of the girls at their home
while their parents went on a business trip. I was told by their mother
that I was to... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… What's In a
Name? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! As I write this...it's Easter...or Resurrection
Sunday...or Passover. I've heard so much negativity..."it's this, not
that"..."it's this or that but not that one, it's pagan." So - Happy
whatever you're going to call it. I thought I'd write to ya'll while
I'm waiting for the potato salad I made from scratch to chill. I'm
having that, barbequed pork ribs, dinner rolls and a... read
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Reflections… Finding Peace,
By Mona Lease
"If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it
anywhere else." - Marvin Gaye - Dear Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist:
While you were arguing about the glass of water, I drank it. Sincerely,
the Opportunist. - Sexy Bipolar Broads - Ray and Bob, two government
maintenance guys, were standing at the base of a flagpole. A woman
walked... read
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What Does
Puzzle Pete Celebrate on April 1st? Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the three-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 why Pete is happy on April 1st. Wilson's completed set of books has
a new edition – now six volumes – of... read
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A Trend??
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The following is more of my conjecture...more of my
wondering. So...students in Florida are calling on politicians to enact
stricter laws concerning buying guns. Why? Rumors include Oprah
donating millions to this cause. In Darke County, a young Mother has a
daughter and is married to the Father. They got into an argument in a
park. He slapped her open-handed. The Police... read
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Along Life’s Way… The Quest for
the Super Sense: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
His father said, “Son, it is time for me to give you the quest I was
given by my father when I was your age. We have been given a
‘super sense.’ Your task is to go out into the world and find it. Once
you do and use it well, your life will be better.” The lad was puzzled,
but he liked challenges. So he went forth. He thought, “I know there
are five senses. Perhaps the... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Hello, Spring!!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! If you've kept up with the stretch and relaxation
exercises from last fall...we should all be in pretty decent shape to
face spring and the warm-weather clothes. With this in mind...see if
there is anything in the following to help you stay fit and
trim...mind, body, soul. 12 Steps to Self Care 1)If it feels
wrong...don't do it. 2)Say exactly what you mean. 3)Don't be... read
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Along Life’s Way… A Pressing
Matter/A Special Woman, By Lois E. Wilson
Reading through a journal I kept in 1964, I was amazed at how many days
I had entered, “did ironing.” In my teen years, like most of us, I
ironed on an ironing board with an electric iron which had heat
settings for various fabrics. We also had a Sears mangle iron in our
kitchen. You sat in front of it and fed flat items through it to remove
their wrinkles. Now I rarely... read
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Puzzle Pete
Says: Elevate Your Brain Power, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 5-letter words below using the clues in the left column.
Each word’s starting letter is given. All answer words end in
“L.” Pete claims it’s all “L-emental.” 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... read
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For A While,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The following is purely my opinion. It's also what I have
witnessed during my time on this earth. I am more than a little tired
of hearing this or that is "offensive" to me. Life is full of
"offensive things"...and paying attention to them is what has gotten us
where we are as a country. Women working in a factory during WW1 was
"offensive"...for a while. Women getting the... read
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Along Life’s Way… The CIC’s New
Clothes: a Fable, Lois E. Wilson
After a surprise win, the new Commander in Chief was forming a team to
advance his agenda toward greatness for the country. Prior to his
election, some embedded opposition members had devised a back-up
insurance plan to undermine and unseat him should he win. It was a plan
that they thought would never have to be put into action. His election
changed that... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… At Your Own
Pace, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I'm submitting the following for you to
consider...see how it might fit into your life. Keep the mind and the
body healthy. The rest will fall into place. No person has the right to
condemn you on how you repair your heart or how long you choose to
grieve, because no one knows how much you're hurting. Recovery takes
time, and everyone heals at his or... read
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Puzzle Pete
Asks, “What’s This Month’s Drink?” 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 what Pete
thinks the beverage for March might be. Wilson's completed set of books
has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Not the IRS/Not
the Electric Company, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I got five phone calls from 651-762-3466...in one day! It's a
Minnesota phone number. They never leave a message. The next day I
received three phone calls from the same number. I called this phone
number. It is a "non-working" phone number within the XcelEnergy, Inc
company. They are an electric/natural gas company based in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. For two... read
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Along Life’s Way… No Time for
Bullies: a Fable, By Lois E. Wilson
It was the second week of the school year. The teacher had noticed that
there was at least one case of bullying in the class. She decided to
deal with it promptly. Two twelve-year-old boys were always at odds.
They didn’t share friends. In fact, the older boy, Guy, had many
buddies with whom he did everything. He called his group, Guy’s Gang.
They loved to skateboard. The other boy... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… The Crow and
Enlightenment, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Spring might not have "sprung" but, - she's
definitely letting us know she's knocking at the door! As I pen this -
it's 45 degrees and sunny. I'm reminded of all of the "stuff we need
for the warm weather"...new clothes, thinner bodies, less wrinkles, a
steady smile, etc. Consider the following. 10 Myths Blocking Your
Enlightenment - Myth #1 - You... read
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Puzzle Pete
Sails the “C’s” A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 7-letter answers starting with “C” by using the clues in
the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the
third letter of each answer. Pete says that when you’re done, he’ll “C”
you later! 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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To Buy or Not,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! With all of the hype concerning our "2nd Amendment
rights" - who should be allowed to buy a gun and the like...I submit
the following to you readers for your perusal and consideration. How to
Buy a Gun in 15 Countries..Excerpts United States: 1)Pass an instant
background check that includes criminal convictions, domestic violence,
and immigration status. 2)Buy a gun... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Just Dance!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! Consider the following as we seek to shed the old and
put on the new. I Worried I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will
the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was
taught, and if not, how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong,
will I be forgiven, can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even
the sparrows can do it and... read
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Along Life’s Way… Just Sign on
the Line? By Lois E. Wilson
Nearly forty years ago, I was hired by the School of Nursing at Wright
State University to design and develop a newsletter to promote that
college. After accomplishing the goal, I became the Assistant to the
Dean of the School of Nursing. The dean at the time had recruited
several PhD and highly qualified Masters Degree nurses to implement the
school’s... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Sports Obsession, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. 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 what Pete’s obsession is. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes... read
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The Day's End,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!!! I just had to share the following with you. 50 Questions to
Ask Your Kids After School Instead of "How Was Your Day?" 1)What made
you smile today? 2)Can you tell me an example of kindness you saw or
showed? 3)What did you do that was creative? 4)Who did you sit with at
lunch? 5)Was anyone in your class gone today? 6)Tell me something that
you know today... read
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Reflections… A Hobbit's House,
By Mona Lease
"You might think you don't matter in this world, but because of you
someone has a favorite mug to drink their tea out of each morning that
you bought them. Someone hears a song on the radio and it reminds them
of you. Someone has read a book that you recommended to them and gotten
lost in it's pages. Someone remembered a joke that you told them and...
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Mind, Body, Soul… To Consider,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I'm submitting the following to you readers. Times
are pretty "emotion-draining." We need to take care of our bodies and
minds. It's hard to sort through all of the "who really said what"...
regarding the Florida school shooting, our government, etc. Enjoy the
following and be safe, ya'll!! 14 Worst Habits For Your Heart (besides
smoking) 1)You don't sleep ... read
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Along Life’s Way… All Hands on
Deck: A Fable, By Lois E. Wilson
Once upon a time, there was a young handmaiden. She was poor and
aspired to improve her lot in life. She had dated two cowhands, but
with either one of them she saw only living hand to mouth and a future
of handouts and hand-me-downs. They were prone to hand-to-hand
confrontations and were often away on cattle drives in the outback. It
seemed ... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Alphabet Scramble: Containing “ST”, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 5-letter words containing the letters “st.” by using the
clues in the left column. The letters “st” are placed where they appear
in the answer words. Each answer begins with a different letter of the
alphabet. Cross off each letter as it is used. Start with those you
know for certain. Pete hopes you don’t go down the wrong “st.” Wilson's
completed set of books has a new ... read
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It's Strange,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! This time around I'm just giving you readers some things to
consider. I am personally tired of "gun control"...Russian hacking and
the like. Consider... "It's Strange: It's strange how $20 seems like
such a large amount when you donate it to a church, but such a small
amount when you go shopping. It's strange how two hours seems so long
at church and ... read
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Along Life’s Way… Outside Is
Good for the Inside, By Lois E. Wilson
On this winter day, I am thinking of spring and the pleasure outside
work has given me over the years. When I was five, my dad taught me how
to dig dandelions and paid me five cents for every fifty I dug. It was
a depression era wage! A few years later Abie, a yard worker for us,
showed me how to edge garden beds and trim shrubbery into desired
shapes. After Abie retired, I took over those ... read
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