Around Town

A Jewish Rabbi and a Catholic Priest met at the town’s annual 4th of July picnic. Old friends, they began their usual banter.“This baked ham is really delicious;” the priest teased the rabbi. “You really ought to try it.

by John Bill Mar_n When you stop and ponder this awesome and orderly universe that God has placed us in, some very remarkable facts become evident.

The 4th of July is celebrated in the U.S. as Independence Day, to commemorate the Declaration of Independence that was officially adopted on 4th of July, 1776.It’s a federal holiday and is associated with great fun and celebrations such as parades and firework displays, as well as carnivals and all...

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Maybe it is time for school to be out or maybe it’s just that time of the year. It couldn’t possibly be that some of us are getting a little older.

In these trying times, it’s always good to take time for a good laugh, sometimes from unexpected sources. See if any of these fit your mood, past, present or future. 1.When one door closes and another door opens, you are probably in prison.2. To me, “drink responsibly” means don’t spill it.3.

Many of us over 40, WAY over 40 or hovering near 40 are quite confused about how we should present ourselves.

My late father had pretty traditional views when it came to politics.

Be careful how you vote My late father had pretty traditional views when it came to politics. As one who survived the Great Depression, he thought Franklin D. Roosevelt was sent by a Protestant (probably Baptist) God to help poor, of whom we were among the poorest, people survive.

Idiots dwell among usCredit for these little goodies goes to my No. 1 correspondent, Al Wilburn. But I detected a huge number of instances that are probably common to us all. Enjoy! Number One Idiot: I am a medical student currently doing a rotation in toxicology at the poison control center.