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VILLAGE IDOT If you ask my friend Robert how he’s doing, he always gives the same answer. ”Best day of my life!” Even though the chances that today is really the best day of his life are slim to none, at least he’s acting as if it will be.

Dear Friends, In October 2010, Shirley and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary by taking a long overdue trip to Europe. After visiting London and Paris for a few days, we boarded a train for Normandy, France, where a massive military invasion had occurred on June 6, 1944.

President Trump can probably relax now. His path to a 2nd term was just made easier by his old pal Joe Biden. He doesn’t have to call him “Sleepy Joe” or other names anymore. Biden and many of his running mate Democrats have already pretty much done themselves in.

Walking is often deemed the cure-all of what ails those of us who have reached a certain milestone (birthday) in our lives. But not everyone agrees. Here are some facts forged from reality. 1.

I am the oldest of six siblings and usually have as many jobs as I do retirements. My youngest sister Paula Dunlap is the other teacher in our gang as she recently retired as Director of Special Services at Harrah and has stayed retired.

I used to enjoy (to a lesser extent) reading George Will. Will, a very verbose speaker and writer of our times, is sometimes a hard read, at least for me. His uncommon use of words and verbiage to make a point or two sometimes leaves me not just puzzled but amazed.

Man’s Rejection of God Dear Editor: The tragic Islamic terrorist attack in SRI Lanka, which left more than 300 dead, is just the latest proof that Mankind rejects God on a daily basis by murdering innocent fellow human beings.

James Dobson spoke for many of us fathers when he wrote . . . Having made the journey myself, I can say with confidence that few things in life are as rewarding as being a father.

When I hear gunfire in Allen, it’s usually some old boy that has had his patience stretched thin by a gopher that took up residence in his yard. That’s OK with me but like Sunday, a new and ambitious gopher moved into my backyard throwing dirt and making holes like he owned the place.

I’ve worked my whole life to take care of you and make sure you had everything you needed or, depending on how you’re related to me, you worked your whole life to take care of me and make sure I had everything I needed.