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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Praise God for
Mothers, 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 takes a heartfelt look at an important annual event:
Mother’s Day. Praise God for mothers, she says. Then she defines
M-I-T… want to know what that is? Read on. Wilson's completed set has a
new edition – now six volumes... read
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Is It That
Obvious? By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I was waiting in line at a local store. The accent drew my
attention to the gentleman speaking. With his face hidden in the
shadows of a huge Stetson hat perched on his head, I heard him say
Darke County is shrouded in all this "secrecy." He remarked that around
here all he heard "us" say was: all was ok - we're all doing good -
business is booming - family... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Mother’s Day gift suggestion, 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 the three little words mothers like to hear as a
gift.” Wilson's completed set has a new... read
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Of Animals and
"Storms", By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! "On days when the sun is unbearable, on days when the rain is
relentless...you can pull animals out of a terrible life..." This is an
excerpt from a commercial aired by the Society for the Prevention of
Cruelty to Animals. It speaks of cold weather, rain, heat, and animals
forced to live in this with no food, water, or shelter. Every time I
hear this commercial; it goes through... read
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Puzzle Pete’s triple trial,
Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the answers to this word chain puzzle.
Each dash stands for a letter. The last three letters of an answer word
are also the first three letters of the next word. Work up and down.
The puzzle is started for you. Pete calls this a “tri-angle test.”
Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume 1 is out... read
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"We Need
God.... By Mona Lease
…in our government, in our schools, in our courts, etc." Hi, all!! I
was speaking with a woman who hears these columns. She has no computer
- she can not afford it. Someone tells her about these columns...which
is exactly why I try to give you readers ideas. With a few added
background facts (that you should check for yourselves) you should be
able to make an informed decision as... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
“R” we there yet? Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 6-letter words starting with “R” by using the clues in the
left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the
third letter of each word. Pete wishes he were a pirate so that he
could say, “RRRRR’s.” Wilson's completed set 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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An Acid Test,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I have a couple of friends who have been diagnosed with
cancer. One said she's going to let the lung cancer take her. The other
one had reconstructive surgery to the face (sinus cancer) and is now
minus an eye. What do you say here?? What do you do?? Maybe the answer
is as simple as the following: True friendship isn't who you have known
the longest...it's who... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
double-up word chain, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5 and 6-letter answers. Each dash
stands for a letter. The last 2 letters of an answer word are also the
first 2 letters of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is
started for you. Pete hopes that you won’t think it too puzzling.
Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print... read
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Dollars and
(No?) Sense, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Life continually amazes me. And people really amaze me. I've
heard people say we need a war to get our economy back to a desired
place. Of course, these people only have girls..and there's no draft.
During our election for Trump, I heard people agree that we need to
stop aliens (legal and illegal, visas were not going to be issued) from
coming to our country....and... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
“AN” answers: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Pete finds that many words contain other words. Use the clues in the
left column to solve the answer words. He runs the alphabet A to Z with
“an” placed where occurring in each word. Each dash stands for a
letter. One answer contains a second “an”. Did you find it? Pete says
it’s fantastic! Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry... read
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Enough Already,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It's not stopped since our Presidential Election decided that
Donald Trump was our next President - someone cheated for Trump -
Russia "helped" our presidential outcome. A US District Judge will not
dismiss a lawsuit filed by three protesters who say then-candidate
Donald Trump encouraged violence against them at one of his (Trump's)
rallies. Trump University... read
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Puzzle Pete
asks: Why a 1040? Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers of this word chain
puzzle. 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 the response
Pete received to his question. Wilson's completed set has a new edition
– now six volumes – of... read
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Snakebite
Venom!! By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Again - for you faint-of-heart readers, you'll probably want
to stop reading here. I spoke with a young gentleman who resides in
Darke County. He was tested for something. His liver blood levels were
high. Another test. "You have Hepatitis C" - a viral thing. I asked how
he got it. He said he knew the girl he was "in love" with had it.
They shared needles. She... read
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I Deserve,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I was up at 5:30 am last Saturday morning. I was perusing
Facebook. The bar ran across that tells me there is a list of people I
might know. I perused it, too. Wonder of wonders and a real blessing -
I ran across a woman for whom I used to work. I contacted her, we
caught up - she reads this column. So - welcome aboard this humble
little column - glad to have... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
happy; here’s why— 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 why I’m so happy.” Wilson's completed set has a new
edition – now six volumes – of... read
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The Dance,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! For you faint-of-heart readers, you'll probably want to quit
reading here. I'll state now that I do not consider myself any better
than any of you. I've got a bear-trap mark or two on my ankle. I've
been talking periodically to a young woman. And it always goes the
same: "Oh, he's wonderful. This time it's the real thing. He accepts me
just the way I am. He accepts my kids. He... read
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Puzzle Pete
goes green, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter word answers. The last
letter of each is the first letter of the next word. The puzzle
is started for you. Solved correctly, reading down, the first letters
of the answers spell out why Puzzle Pete went green. Wilson's completed
set has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1
is out of print and no longer... read
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(Don't Break)
The Chain, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I received a phone call one day last week. A young girl -
maybe 28 years old - is all upset, stayed out all night and has a three
month old child the Father took care of in her absence. Ok readers - I
heard your first comments. They were some of my first thoughts, too.
Shameful as they may have been for me!! Then I got to studying on this
a spell. What would... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
double alphabet scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 3-letter answers by using the clues. The last letter of
each 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 the words you know for certain. Wilson's completed set
has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is
out of print and no longer... read
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Puzzle Pete
runs the B’s: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Pete likes the alphabet and the variety of words found in our language.
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 third letter of each word. He hopes you don’t get
“B-fuddled.” Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes
– of published poetry. Volume... read
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No Regrets,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! While I've never lied to you readers; I've never bared my
soul either. This last week I started having chest pains. After I made
it to Upper Valley ER and got settled in an Observation Room; the
silence started. Yep - silence in a hospital!! I looked at all of the
monitors to which I was hooked. Then I looked back across my life. Yeah
- I've made some really dumb decisions... read
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Wait… what?
From a CNO reader
All the below are true stories and have happened to me over the last 69
years.... Just read that 4,153,237 people got married last year. Not to
cause any trouble but shouldn't that be an even number? Today a
man knocked on my door and asked for a small donation towards the local
swimming pool. I gave him a glass of water. I want to die
peacefully in my sleep, like my grandfather. Not screaming and
yelling like... read
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Puzzle Pete
says: Meet the Williams, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete knows a lot of people with the surname “Williams.”He often
forgets their first names. Help Pete out by matching each answer clue
with the correct first name by putting its number on the blank to the
left of that name. Pete appreciates your jogging his memory! Wilson's
completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of published
poetry. Volume 1 is... read
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Food For Thought,
By Mona Lease
I thought I might have been out of line with the three columns about
heroin/illicit drug use. Then I saw the EarlyBird - front page - belt
and needle. How did life get this far astray? When did life get this
far astray? With all of this in mind and seemingly no answer - no
"immediate" answer for this problem...I submit the following for your
consideration: Did you know... read
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Puzzle Pete
sees double, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers. Each dash stands
for a letter. The last 2 letters of an answer word are also the first 2
letters of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for
you. Puzzle Pete wants to know—“Are two better than one?” Wilson's
completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of published
poetry... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Presidents’ Day Word Chain, Lois E. Wilson
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 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 Pete honors in
February. Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes –
of published poetry... read
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Welcome
Aboard!! By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Things just get curiouser and curiouser. (I borrowed that
from Alice in Wonderland.) I was wondering about a "part three" to the
drug activity I've addressed. But there's not enough for a full column.
Then I received a phone call. A woman I've become friends with started
working anew. She has a couple of part time jobs. We keep each other
"in check" with wrong feelings (the... read
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The latest from
the world of Lexophiles, From a CNO Reader
Lexophile is a word used to describe those that have a love for words,
such as "you can tune a piano, but you can't tuna fish", or "to write
with a broken pencil is pointless." A competition to see who can come
up with the best lexophiles is held every year in an undisclosed
location. This year's winning submission is posted at the very end. ...
When fish are in schools... read
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Graphic Drug
Activity, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! For the faint of heart - you might want to stop reading here.
"I'm bored. Let's get high. I want to really get high. Ok. The dealer
gets called. The drugs arrive. They break out a needle. Everyone gets a
"load." It's going to be ok now." "The guy" hears a girl yell at
another girl to get up - wake up - come on - don't do this. "The guy"
makes his way back to where the commotion is... read
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Puzzle Pete
says it’s in the air, Lois E. Wilson
Yes, he wants you to find the 4-letter word 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 something about romance.” Wilson's completed set has a
new edition – now six volumes... read
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Love takes the
center stage, 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 the season of “love,” or would-be “love,” or hoped-for
“love;” the season when hearts go pitty-pat (and florists, greeting
card and candy companies make their annual quotas). You’re never too
young – or too old – to appreciate your... read
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Puzzle Pete
says try this quartet: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
No matter whether you’re a soprano or bass, get in harmony while
exercising your brain with this puzzle. Complete the 4-letter words
below using the clues in the left column. The beginning letter is
given. The words all end in the letter “A”. Puzzle Pete sings the lead.
Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume... read
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Chasin' the
Dragon, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I added another girl to my list of friends (inner circle
really) in July of 2016. We've had some really profound conversations.
I just had to share the following with you. Of Cantonese origin, from
Hong Kong, is the phrase "chasing the dragon." It refers to inhaling
vapors from a heated solution of morphine, heroin, oxycodone, opium,
and ya ba (a pill containing a... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
February Advice, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter word 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 advice for getting an early Spring.” Wilson's
completed set has... read
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Take 5 (or 10?),
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Trump "executive orders" the wall built - Mexico to pay for
it. Taxpayers might have to pay for it first while Mexico repays the
US. Trump says the US is withdrawing from the Pacific Partnership Trade
deal. Women dressed like "ladyparts" walking the streets of Washington
(DC) in protest to a "slight" they feel is Trump's fault. For the
sanctity of this column... read
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Puzzle Pete
says it’s initially yours, Lois E. Wilson
In place of their first names, some people are known best by their
initials. Match each surname in the right column by entering its letter
in the blank by the clue. Puzzle Pete prefers that you refer to him by
his full name and not his initials. Thank you! Wilson's completed set
has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is
out of print and... read
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