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I recently read an article about ‘jukeboxes.’ It brought back a lot of memories. Dayna and I actually used to have one. I know several area cafes used to have one. In the ‘good ole’ days you could play one song for a nickel or 6 for 25 cents. Where did the jukebox journey begin?

Podcasts available at Coffeetimecolumn.com Send any responses to: andybowman839@gmail.com “FACEBOOK SHOULDN’T BE A DIRTY LAUNDRY BIN”Saw a quote recently that needs to be read by more people: “There are only two decent places for dirty laundry; the clothes hamper and the washing machine.

Early prep for Mother’s DaySome years ago my wife bought a little book to send her mother for Mother’s Day. It was simply entitled “Thanks, Mom”. It was one of those books that has only a few sentences on each page—with each page bearing a different thank you for a different subject.

No place like home I always say and for sure Allen is my home. I think mom felt that real strong for Allen on one “bad” day in 1938. The day we moved to Centrahoma. The old house dad had rented was in horrible shape.

4 to 5 lb. brisket1tsp. garlic salt3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauceSalt½ bottle liquid smokePepper1 tsp. onion salt1 c. barbeque sauce1 tsp. celery saltTrim fat from brisket and place in pan deep enough that a foil covering will not touch brisket.

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When speaking of democracy versus despotism, of course, I would say, “I choose Democracy.” After all, we all know democracy satisfi es best the human thirst for freedom. And isn’t freedom what we all seek?

A church was in need of a preacher. One of the elders was interested in fi nding out just what kind of minister the church wanted.

Some of us have time during when “…there’s nothing to do.” Maybe this little group of suggested activities might help fill the idle spaces.Bread is like the Sun. It rises in the yeast and sets in the waist.Why do French people eat snails?

One of the more popular expressions knocked around by people in my age group (OLD!!) is “used to be.”That is certainly true of our mothers, past and present.