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A new formula for frustrating forms

The receptionist at the desk handed me the usual clipboard and said, “Fill out everything on the form to the best of your ability. Make sure you fill out both sides and then bring it back to the desk.” Sure. Absolutely. I can do this in my sleep at this point. Every time I see a new ...

A new formula for frustrating forms

The receptionist at the desk handed me the usual clipboard and said, “Fill out everything on the form to the best of your ability. Make sure you fill out both sides and then bring it back to the desk.” Sure. Absolutely. I can do this in my sleep at this point. Every time I see a new ...

Looking ahead

Do you ever get a song stuck in your head? I have had this song stuck in my head for a long time. Recently a friend posted a portion of the song on her Facebook page and that got me going. Just what does the future hold? The Bible tells us that God has plans for us. Plans that will not harm ...

Follow the noise and snap to it

Follow the noise and snap to it Saturday afternoon was softening toward dusk, ending a quiet week. I was getting a bit better each day from my latest fight with Covid. Then, Dear Richard’s cranky hip decided not to cooperate, pushing him to use a cane. We were slowed down, but not out, and ...

Fetterman has plenty of positive qualities

This is an open letter to the Pennsylvania Republicans. After reading the New York Times article about our U.S. senator from Pennsylvania, I must speak up. I will start with a few questions. How many of you have doctorates? Have any of you spent any time at all in Sen. John Fetterman’s ...

Pope John Paul II powerful example lives on today

Editor’s note: This saint series will feature a saint and how he or she is a meaningful example for us today. Pope Francis wrote that “the saints help all the faithful” for “their lives are concrete proof that it is possible to put the Gospel into practice.” Pope Saint John Paul ...