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“WATCH WHAT YOU’RE GRABBING, FOLKS” Comments to: andybowman839@gmail.com Coffeetimecolumn.com Occasionally we fix oatmeal for breakfast. Not your favorite thing to eat of a morning? Me neither. So doctor it up. Cinnamon, sugar, and raisins can make even shoe leather pretty tolerable.

Discipline That Works Years ago I was involved in a meeting to plan a parenting seminar. As we discussed various topics I remember the look of desperation in one young mom’s voice and eyes as she lamented, “Let’s talk about child discipline! I really need help in that area!

In the Word of God, God promised to bless and protect His chosen Nation (Israel), if they believed in Him and obeyed His Laws and Commandments. When ever they turned away from Him, He took serious corrective measures to get them back into the fold.

Sitting Alone I’m thinking a lot this week about the loss of a spouse. Not my spouse, fortunately. We went through that scare seven years ago when Diane was diagnosed with cancer.

For many of us the end of this pandemic is at hand. And I say, “Praise the Lord.” Being cooped up and suffering through one of the coldest winters in history has also been hard on us. I am a guy who loves getting out and seeing my fellow man.

At this stage of life, I spend a lot of time looking for things. (glasses, keys, pens, etc.) One of our readers said he thought of me when he read the following. Some of you other “old timers” might also identify with it. HAS ANYBODY SEEN MY CAR KEYS?

In the living room of my childhood home there were two chairs, a couch and a television set. My mom always sat in the rocking chair. My dad’s territory was the Barkerlounger. My sister and I usually ended up on the couch or the floor if my folks were sitting in their designated places.

Ringing the Belfry Bell in the Methodist Church sent a lively sound across the small valley community of Wardville. From the Bell Tower was a message to remind the residents it was time to go church.

Sitting in my cozy den, safe from the howling winds of this cold spell, Pat and I enjoyed watching the Grand Ole Opry’s celebration of its 95th celebration. It was good TV and to two octogenarians it made for many great memories. For me it went all the way back to the 1940s.

Quote of the week…“Weather forecasting is still a few hours behind arthritis.” —CC— My favorite story of the week…..It was Valentine’s Day, and the doorbell rang. Mrs. Smith opened her front door and found two neighborhood children on her front doorstep.