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A hodgepodge of historical facts

Did you ever wonder how the name of sideburn {the hair grown on each side of a man’s face), originated? It came from a Union ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, February 12, 2022 7:30 am

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Cream of Wheat … ‘so good to eat’

“Cream of Wheat is so good to eat…” Although surprised to hear that from an unidentified tape I found in the back of a drawer, I ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, February 5, 2022 7:30 am

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Christmas trees and the mumps

If you opened my front door today, you might be surprised to see my Christmas tree still standing in its usual place in my living ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 29, 2022 7:30 am

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Ladybugs aren’t really bugs at all

I was deep into John Grisham’s book, The Painted House when something buzzed by me. It flew so fast, I hardly had a glimpse of ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 22, 2022 7:30 am

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God had master plan when creating body

One afternoon when I sat in an orthopedist’s examining room, I had plenty of time to observe my surroundings. You know how it is. Sometimes ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 15, 2022 7:30 am

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Lack of formal education didn’t stop Harry Truman

Did you know that our 33rd President, Harry S. Truman, was the only 20th-century president who did not have a college degree? However, at one ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 8, 2022 7:30 am

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No bird-brained animals in my backyard

The blinds stood open on the sun porch. Sunshine flooded the room. As I sat at the breakfast table, bleary-eyed and minus my glasses, I ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 1, 2022 7:30 am

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Memories of a different kind of Christmas

The White Cliffs of Dover suddenly appeared in a movie on TV. The unexpected view brought to mind the day I saw them from a ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 25, 2021 7:30 am

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There is a story behind every song

For several years a friend sat in the pew in front of me every Sunday morning. It didn’t take me long to realize she never ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 18, 2021 7:30 am

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The origin of America’s most popular poem

“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse…” I know you recognize these beginning words ... Read more