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Hi,I have a crazy story for you… I was raised in Coal County but moved to the Atlanta area about 20 years ago. I still have lots of relatives in the area, including my brother and his family, and some property. My wife and I are planning on moving back in the not too distant future.

Thanks to Those Who ServedThis week we celebrate Veterans’ Day and it brought to mind a trip I took with my Dad years ago.

What’s it like in public schools these days?In Loudoun County, Virginia, a father whose daughter was allegedly sexually assaulted by a “gender-fluid” person in school was arrested.That’s right.

My mother sometimes got onto me for daydreaming so much. I had a teacher or two over at Stonewall that agreed with her too. She always admonished me to quit my daydreaming. As though one could. Like most people I think I was meant to travel. Go places. Someplace where they speak different languages.

Choosing to CheatI was with my three year old grandson, James, recently at an extended family dinner. After the meal James decided he wanted us all to play hide n seek. So one person went to hide and told James “Close your eyes and don’t peek. No cheating.

My friend Charles Biggs of the Tulsa Beacon wrote the following. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.What Kind of Last Comments did Atheists Make at Death?

“There are far, far better things ahead than any we leave behind.” This is a quote by C.S. Lewis and it remained in my memory all these years for just this moment.I promised myself that I’d always support any effort that will benefit those that come after me.

It will be Halloween in a few days, and we found some interesting items about this annual event . . .

Sometimes this old Shakespearean quote applies to us. It sure did to people in Allen in 1938—a tough year for people here in Mustang land. I know it was for the Bullard’s. The business dad worked at in Allen was shuttered and gone. Whipped away by the dusty winds of the Great Depression.

Quote of the week—“More people now depend on the government than once supported it.”—CC— My favorite story of the week is about “Biden’s America” and a great response.WALKING INTO A RESTAURANTHello,Hi, table for two, please.Sure, and your name?Chuck. Great.