FROMONLINE | 2011-10-09
As a result of the non-stop 24-hour, 7-day news cycle, we sometimes – maybe more than sometimes – are forced to listen to non-news. Then, in more unfortunate cases, we are forced to hear commentary about said non-news. Case in point: Hank Williams Jr. talks politics. In case youre unfamiliar, Hank Williams Jr. has made his living in country music. If you arent a fan of country, you might...Fall, a time to die and a time to live
Summary Bruce Stambaugh compares the turning of leaves in the fall to lifes changes. Bruce Stambaugh writes about nature, weather, hobbies and people, often using personal experiences. Much to their dismay, he also writes about his family. He uses humor and pathos when he cant think of anything else to include. For October 17, 2011 For those of us fortunate enough to live within proximity...Sharing Christ with the hard core non-believer
Summary- Does an atheist ever call on God? Is there any hope at all for someone shrouded in extreme non-belief? Local pastor Greg Lonsway believes you can witness to an atheist but more by how you live than what you say. Story- According to the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life, about 1.6 percent of the population define themselves as true atheists- not believing in any God or higher being...Aging well- its never too late to make a healthy change
Summary-The face of the United States is becoming more wrinkled but also more, healthy as aging seniors adopt healthier lifestyles and stay active. What can you do age well and is it every too late to begin? Story- My college professor is eighty-five and is teaching, of all subjects, Technology. He buzzes around the classroom explaining how to SKYPE, create power points, download apps and so...Hymn History-The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power
Hymn History The Blood Will Never Lose Its Power The blood that Jesus once shed for me, As my Redeemer, upon the tree; The blood that setteth the prisner free, Will never lose its powr. It will never lose its powr, It will never lose its powr; The blood that cleanses from all sin Will never lose its powr. It gives us access to God on high, From far off places it brings us nigh; To...
Staying focused on what really matters
There are still a lot of good people in this world.Really, there are. It's easy these days to get caught up in all the bad stuff that we see in the news day after day, and it would be very easy to become jaded and dwell upon that ugliness. But we don't have to.Just as we don't need to be lulled into becoming part of the world around us, which is, quite simply, a fallen one.However, I am reminded...
Election coverage should have been yesterday's news
Although the Nov. 8 general election is a little less than a month away, it is now nearly too late for daily newspapers to issue their customary endorsements.After searching online at several Ohio newspaper sites, I found little evidence of any concerted effort to get the endorsement editorials completed before the start of absentee voting, which now is under way.Indeed, my wife and I have our...
Indian trade beads
These beautiful beads were traded to the Indians for beaver pelts. These beads were a status symbol and worn proudly by the women and men of the tribe. They were made of colorful glass, some were also a dull clay. I was able to purchase four sets and gave a set to my wife and daughter - this keeps me out of the doghouse for a while. Recent auction prices: 12-hole candle mold, $50; two canoe...
Improve your financial picture during open enrollment
Late fall marks the beginning of the holiday season, which probably means that youll have a lot going on over the next couple of months. However, busy as you are, youll want to take the time to review your employee benefits package, since November also is a popular month for employers to offer open enrollment. And the decisions you make now could have a big impact on your financial outlook...