I thought one of the perks of making it to middle age would be that we no longer have to suffer the indignities of puberty. No more awkward body changes. No more hormone-induced mood swings. Isn’t time and experience supposed to make us more comfortable in our own skin? more

The onslaught of December holiday parties, work functions, and family gatherings is in full swing. more

If you grew up more than 50 years ago you are likely a storehouse of obsolete, if not completely worthless, skills. more

It’s highly unlikely many people would mention field mice if they were asked to make a list of Missouri’s most important wild mammals. more

Hearken, America, to what I say, more

It’s not uncommon for folks with farms or gardens to bring homegrown foods to the Thanksgiving dinner table. It’s also traditional that we, with a connection to the soil, offer heartfelt thanks to God for whatever bounty He provides in any season. more

Studies have linked the attitude of thankfulness with a variety of positive effects. more

November 14, 2022, veterans were honored at Bolivar High School for their service to our country. more

At Sac River Cowboy Church, there are two flags. The American flag and the Christian flag. They fly side by side from flagpoles outside our church. They hang side by side on one wall inside our church. more

I love a good list. I like jotting it down. I like looking it over each day. And I absolutely love marking through completed tasks with an assertive, bold marker scribble – as if my productivity has literally obliterated it. more

I should not need to break the law to drive safely. more

When I get up, brush my teeth, and look in the mirror – there she is. The control freak. Just staring back at me, probably criticizing my technique. more