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The following letter to the editor was the most touching I have ever read . . .The whole world paused this morning. Do you know why? Because an 8-year old’s tank was empty.

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.

One of the most interesting stories I have read in a long time has to do with the “little blue pill.”This week the renowned Cleveland Clinic reported the results of a study of the efficacy of this drug in significantly lowering the incidence of Alzheimer’s.

One of my grandsons got an archery set for Christmas and loves it. Around the same time my friend Kevin Fisher shared the following story . . .Boys are always more inventive . . .Don’t know who wrote this but he has a way with words that make one visualize being right there beside him. Good read.

It has been a long time since I worried about exercising. Tim Jones has decided to follow m y example. He writes . . . Put Down Your DumbbellEver since I was young, competing to earn a spot on my high school’s freshman track team, I have regularly exercised.

I must admit there are days that I think I can’t handle one more problem. I was sharing with a friend this past week about a particularly rough week. He shared the following with me.The Trouble TreeI hired a carpenter to help me restore an old farmhouse.

CHRISTMAS WEEK! We have enjoyed some very interesting letters to Santa, Christmas memories and other Christmas items from area youngsters. They are all so interesting and fun to read. However, at the top of the list is the subject of Angels when explained by Children . . .1.

My friend Charles Biggs of the Tulsa Beacon wrote the following. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.What Kind of Last Comments did Atheists Make at Death?

It will be Halloween in a few days, and we found some interesting items about this annual event . . .

Quote of the week—“More people now depend on the government than once supported it.”My favorite story of the week is about “Biden’s America” and a great response.WALKING INTO A RESTAURANTHello,Hi, table for two, please.Sure, and your name?Chuck.Great.