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Easter 2024 will be observed on Sunday, March 31.The most important Christian holiday, Easter, is a “movable feast.” Why does it change every year?What are the commonest and rarest Easter dates? How is the date determined? Where did the word “Easter” come from?

The Patrick WayBy the time ye read this column the wearin’ of the green will be upon us. Since this is a grand day and a grand tale to tell I’ll be asking your forgiveness to indulge me with a little celebratin’ of St. Patrick.When I was a wee lad, March 17 was no ordinary day.

In a world where geopolitical tensions often dominate headlines, it becomes increasingly crucial significance of standing in solidarity with nations that share our values and aspirations for peace.As a beacon of democracy in the Middle East, Israel has faced numerous challenges and threats to its...

Symbolic of the hypocrisy that haunts our society these days: The light turned yellow, just in front of him.

Hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine’s Day!!!The electronic age has some drawbacks, especiallyforoldpeople used to paper and pen communication. Like me, I am sure each of you get more than your share of “helpful” e-mails urging you to do or not do many things.

I don’t know if I become aware of Mr. Butterfield’s stage coaches by way of the Friday night movies at the Centrahoma School house or by some other means but my brother Gerald, a cutting edge historian of all things western and many other useless bits and pieces of historic trivia, was my leader.

When one door closes, and another door opens, you are probably in prison.To me, “drink responsibly” means don’t spill it.

Skipping February What do you think about skipping February? And why? Well, just this. I don’t much like it. It’s too strange. Is winter about over just because the calendar says its February? No. In fact, some of our worst snows and ice storms came in this unneeded month.

You probably woke that fateful morning, assuming everything would probably run along on the accustomed track.

I totally missed it, and I’m usually good at picking up on these things. It literally went right by me, unnoticed. I actually didn’t even know it was a thing. I had heard the phrase but had a different idea about it. But now I know. And I’m no better for knowing.What is “it”? Blue Monday.