Dec. 6, 1932-May 9, 2024 Arlene A. Letters, age 91, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024, in Washington, Utah. Born on Dec. 6, 1932, in Olivet, Eaton County, Michigan, Arlene was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. Arlene was raised in Olivet and Charlotte, Michigan, where family values of hard work, […]
Our love and appreciation often go unexpressed because we assume the person already knows how we feel. One powerful gratitude exercise is to write a heartfelt “Thank You” letter to someone who has had a significant impact on your life. Download: Thank You Letter (PDF) Check out more self-improvement worksheets here!
I strongly believe every family should own a pet. It teaches kids responsibility, pets help relieve stress and pets can help promote exercise. Most Canadian households own at least one type of pet. Having a pet teaches kids responsibility such as providing them with food and water at least twice a day. Pets also help […]
The wonderful Kurt Vonnegut introduced Kurt Vonnegut was an American author renowned for his distinctive voice, satirical wit, and profound insights into the human condition. Born on November 11, 1922, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Vonnegut grew up amidst the tumult of the Great Depression and World War II, experiences that deeply influenced his writing. His work […]
After reviewing a newspaper article, I believe the jury made a good decision to convict Ruben Gutierrez for execution. He is scheduled for execution for murdering 85-year-old Escolastica Harrison. The decisions Ruben Gutierrez made were only to target this person to get her funds. But there were complications, so they murdered her so it would not interfere with their plans. Ruben Gutierrez acknowledged being involved in the robbery but has argued DNA testing would prove his innocence that he was...
The New York judge in the Donald Trump trial has denied Mr. Trump’s request to have Mark Pomerantz, the unethical, book-writing former Manhattan special assistant district attorney, testify because, in the judge’s words, the information he would provide would not be “relevant and material” to the proceedings.
I was always fascinated as a little boy by the notion of Scots culture having retained so many of its wonderful songs, stories, and poetry through its oral traditions. The spoken word effectively saved so much of its day. Talking of the spoken word, the partner of a friend of mine acknowledged recently to me More
Recent news that a public university in Budapest, Hungary, invited former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad to an event should enrage not only Jews, but all peace-loving people.
I’m concerned about the future of downtown Madera. What will it be? Do we care enough to answer that question and make it happen?Downtowns are typically the heart of a community. Ours needs a code blue heart surgeon. Empty lots. Chronically vacant buildings. Fatigue. Potholes.Pretending that cannabis shops will stimulate MadTown is doobie-ish.
In 1863, Union Pacific started construction in Sacramento. Eastward with a railroad track. In 1865, Central Pacific started in Omaha. Westward with a railroad track, 18,000 workers, no modern equipment, as we now have. Crossing the Sierras and the Rockies, Indian country and thieves.Harsh? Yes, very much so.Winter snow, and all the elements. Six years later they met in Utah.