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It used to tick me off when the Muslim detractors in the Middle East, or the socialist detractors in Europe, Hollywood and others called our President a cowboy, but the more I think about it, the more glad I am that he is.
When I was a kid, cowboys were my heroes.
Well, I mean the ones in the white hats, not the black hats,
By Franklin T. Wike
It is my personal belief that money, wars, cars, music, movies, Television and computers are the biggest motivators behind the changes in lifestyles over the decades. The following story depicts examples of changes in society and lifestyles that I have noticed over the years.
Family Roots and Transportation
The one in the hat is according to family sources is Mary Arnett Baldwin. She and My great-grandmother Amanda Arnett Brooks were supposed to be sisters and remained close all of Amanda's life.
By Joyce Reese McCollum
Oral tradition in my mother’s family is a wealth of names, events and sometimes fantastic stories of ghosts, omens, faith and the deeds of long dead relatives.
Submitted by Kathryn Seiley
Perry County, AL,
the District of Columbia,
Columbus, GA,
Kathryn Seiley
Celebrating the 60th anniversary of D-Day (from 2004) this month, we wanted to honor the men and women that risked their lives on a day that will live within the annuals of history forever. For those of us that were not there, we will never be able to imagine or understand the visual, physical and emotional horrors endured by so many brave individuals.
A frail old man went to live with his son, daughter-in-law, and four-year-old
grandson. The old man's hands trembled, his eyesight was blurred, and his
step faltered.
The family ate together at the table. But, the elderly grandfather's shaky
hands and failing sight made eating difficult. Peas rolled off his spoon onto
the floor. When he grasped the glass, milk spilled on the tablecloth.
Five Important Lessons to Make You Think About the Way We Treat People
Contributed by Dr Jim Kirby
1: First Important Lesson - Cleaning Lady
Reunions
From Bill Chatel
Depression Lines
Fathers Day
From Liz Martinez