A tale of a troop train, of waving boys and tears
I have another war time story about a little 10-year-old girl. It was the first part of 1943 and there had been thousands of… Login to continue reading Login…
Opinion
Myths busted: electric lights, Eve’s apple and false teeth
Everyone knows that Thomas A. Edison invented the electric light. Everyone is wrong! In 1809, English scientist Humphry Davy, who was later knighted… Login to continue reading Login…
From home phones to cell phones, from lies to dog-slobber, it’s all that Bell guy’s fault
When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone, he probably had no idea what havoc his revolutionary little machine would wreak upon our lives. … Login to continue reading Login…
Hymn gives hope in a troubled tim
By Brian Kenney Beardstown Fire and Police Chaplain “Keeping our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith.” Hebrews 12:2a Our… Login to continue reading Login…
A lighter look at New Year’s resolutions
It is a tradition in our country to make promises to ourselves at the beginning of the new year. We call these promises “resolutions.”… Login to continue reading Login…
Roy’s assistant scales Mt. Kilimanjaro
Claire was an ISU student who I hired four years ago to help me type. She saved her money and every spring break, Christmas… Login to continue reading Login…
When it comes to ice, Illinois isn’t nice
January not only ushered in a much anticipated new year, but brought back a cold hearted visitor we would just as soon sent elsewhere.… Login to continue reading Login…
Healing can’t happen until we start hearing
Each Wednesday afternoon I take a few minutes to relax because I know the paper for the week is finished. I know the paper… Login to continue reading Login…
The significance of insignificance
By Brian Kenney Beardstown Fire & Police Chaplain “Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting… Login to continue reading Login…
The difference between being brave and being a “foole” rests in results
Snow & Ice. For some, those two words strike fear in to the very hearts of brave men and women. Fooles (spelled with ‘silent… Login to continue reading Login…