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There are a lot of things being updated for the “baby boomers” including some classic tunes. One of our “baby boomer” readers recently shared some of her favorite “updates” . . .

My father was also my pastor for half of my lief. I have such great memories of that church and those who attended. Recently I read an article written by Walker Moore about “Country” churches and it brought back so many memories…. I grew up attending small, country churches.

I really enjoy walking in the Coalgate Park. Each trip has something new.

As a man, I used to think I was pretty much just a regular person, but I was born white, into a two-parent household which now, whether I like it or not, makes me “Privileged,” a racist & responsible for slavery.I am a fiscal & moral conservative, which by today’s standards, makes me a fascist...

Under no circumstances should any white person say the N-word. It has been communicated to everyone that, for historically understandable reasons, that word is per se offensive when uttered by anyone who is not black. But what about the term “illegal alien”?

Memorial Day 2013 — In a different time and country, this used to be Decoration Day, when the graves of the fallen were tended, blue and gray, alike in one nation once again indivisible. Now it’s called Memorial Day – another three-day weekend, the official kickoff of summer.

Some of you may know that I went traveling this past weekend — up to St Louis ’s Missouri. It’s a long trip up I-44 and back, but I made it. Due to my old age, I took my personal doctor, Ron, and my private nurse, Pat, with me.

Don’t let taxes get you down This actually ran as a Letter to the Editor in a Wichita Falls newspaper) Can you identify with this guy?Dear IRS, I am sorry to inform you that I will not be able to pay taxes owed April 15, but all is not lost.I have paid these taxes: accounts receivable tax,...

• I think part of a best friend’s job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.•. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.•. I totally take back all those times I didn’t want to nap when I was younger.•.

Caitlin Clark will do great in the WNBA. She can shoot, she can pass and she’s a savvy player.Clark did what no one ever dreamed anyone would do and that was to score more points than Pistol Pete Maravich who played for LSU from 1967 – 1970.