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New friends

“I don’t like half the folks I love.” — Paul Thorn So I invited God over to our camp for a visit the other day. He accepted with the caveat that no Taylor Swift music would be playing. When I assured Him it wouldn’t be, He agreed. “You can sleep in the guest bedroom,” I told ...

Strange occurrences in the wilderness

Campfires encourage storytelling. If we’re fortunate, we remember scary tales that went well with the marshmallows and hot dogs we cooked while we listened. Chuck Riley has probably gone to the great campfire in the sky where hall of fame storytellers spin tales, but many years ago he made ...

Things that go ‘Help!’ in the night

My wife, without exception, is the most caring person I know. You want someone with sympathy, empathy and charity, Phyliss is your gal. Whether you’ve scraped your knee or lost a family member, she’s going to provide comfort and solace. If you come to me with the same, I’m little help at ...

Laughter is the best medicine

I hear the words “laughter is the best medicine” spoken by a man behind me as he waits to scan his groceries. I’m not sure how much healthier I am, but I find it easier to laugh at myself first while picking up my chaotically dumped-over purse. Thankfully, I didn’t have to pick up ...

Four-way intersections are most dangerous

Vehicle crashes, injuries and fatalities occur on all types of roads in all types of conditions every day of the year. The sad fact is that approximately 100 people die every day in the U.S. and about three are killed daily in New York state because of traffic crashes. A significant percentage ...