Grandpa Roy: soother of crying kids
“Somewhere over the rainbow, way up high, there’s a land that I heard of, once in a lullaby.” That is the beginning of my… Login to continue reading Login…
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The Beardstown & Sangamo Canal project
In early 1832, a young Abraham Lincoln opted to seek election to the Illinois legislature. Lacking the backing of prominent politicians and civic leaders,… Login to continue reading Login…
Roy Roberts wrote letters to Christine, I called Deb on MARS
Having spent time reading my colleague Roy Roberts’ columns of late, and having spent 21 years as an airman on active duty and as… Login to continue reading Login…
How do you see it now?
By Mike Courson First Christian Church It’s hard to imagine, isn’t it? 2020 will soon be history and the Year 2021 will be reality! … Login to continue reading Login…
Grandparents’ deceitful gift conspiracy
Organizers of the popular Times Square New Year’s Eve celebration in New York City will go digital when revelers welcome 2021. It’s the first… Login to continue reading Login…
Protecting our American heritage: liberty
“The Bill of Rights, contained in the first ten amendments to the Constitution, is every American’s guarantee of freedom.” – President Harry S. Truman… Login to continue reading Login…
Hometown Christmas: Christmas in the village – Bethlehem
By Mike Courson First Christian Church We’re looking at some of the significant places connected to the first Christmas. We’ve considered Jerusalem and Nazareth.… Login to continue reading Login…
A first kiss remembered, a flame still burns
It is Christmas time and my thoughts go back for the over 80 years that Christine and I had together. I can’t think of… Login to continue reading Login…
We need Santa now, more than ever
If ever there is a year to tell this story of faith, love, beauty and romance, 2020 is it. In 1897, Virginia O’Hanlon… Login to continue reading Login…
Guard’s deployment, and Santa’s arrival stir emotions and bring back memories
The Christmas season is a truly magical time. As to how magical, well that may depend on one’s point of view and whether that… Login to continue reading Login…