Bits and Pieces – Nobody likes to be told ‘no’
In 1982, Nancy Reagan visited an elementary school in Oakland, California. During that visit, a schoolgirl asked her what to do if offered drugs by one...
Sally Lael
Bits and Pieces – No shopping till you drop for me
We are having some beautiful fall days and we are blessed. Be sure to get outside and enjoy them. We got some much needed rain last Saturday, but it’s...
Bits and Pieces – This is really weird
What a week! Kids had fun on Halloween. November is officially here. Clocks have been turned back. Getting some much needed rain. Two different power...
Bits & Pieces – A little bit of confusion
I’m confused!Now, for those who have known me for a long time, I can hear them saying, “What’s new?”The calendar is telling me that in three days will...
Bits and Pieces – From one career to another
This is National Newspaper Week, October 6-12. That may not mean much to a lot of people, but to anyone in this business, it brings attention to what we...
Bits & Pieces – Great Festival, Halloween’s next
Congratulations to the Festival Committee for an excellent festival with lots of vendors, fun and people. Add to that an outstanding parade to kick off...
Bits & Pieces – Officially Fall, officially old
Fall is officially here and I am officially 79. Although the first day of fall this year was Sept. 22, many years it falls on Sept. 23, my birthday. I...
Bits & Pieces – Fall back and enjoy!
Fall is just around the corner and I am ready. I love this time of the year; warm days, cooler nights and beautiful colors as the leaves begin to...
Bits & Pieces – Veins are so overrated
Last week was a crazy week for me. I had four appointments in Springfield over a period of three days. Three of them were for medical reasons and one...
Bits & Pieces – Grandparents Day and precious memories
This Sunday, September 8, is Grandparents Day! Let us all gather around and really celebrate!I’m so glad there’s a Grandparents Day. It’s a day that we...