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Along Life’s Way… What Has Passed Is Past, By Lois E. Wilson
I recently celebrated a milestone birthday—to me they end in five or zero. My “past” is growing. D. H. Lawrence called us humans “history-making creatures.” I’ve lived from the last days of Hoover to Trump—15 presidents. There have been a few wars or conflicts, disasters, and plenty of happy times. I have lived for a period of time in three different states... read more
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Just Sharing, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It's probably because of a maternal Uncle of mine. Leonardo DiCaprio probably did his part to keep my interest alive. But, I thought I'd share the following facts about the "unsinkable Titanic." The RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Titanic was the biggest passenger vessel in the world when she was unveiled in 1912. Out of the 2,224 passengers, 710 survived. On the ship were... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Two + Two + You, By Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers in this word chain puzzle. Each dash stands for a letter. The last two letters of an answer are also the first two letters of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Pete says in this case 2 + 2 + you = 5. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Better Late Than Never, By Lois E. Wilson
In my family, education has seldom followed the usual schedule of after high school four straight years of college. My father, with work years in between, took eight years from start to earning his BA degree in 1926. He later commuted regularly to the University of Cincinnati and completed a MEd degree in 1940. My mother received a 2-year teaching certificate in 1926, but Dayton schools... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Dickens Says, By Mona Lease
Greeting, Gals!! "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, It was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the spring of hope, it was the winter of despair, we had everything before us, we had nothing before us, we were all going... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Wish for 2018, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Pete’s wish for 2018. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume... read more
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Slang Style, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I just had to share the following with you. When I read this, I thought: "I used to talk like this and thought I was cool?" Enjoy and Merry Christmas to all!! 100 Slang Items No One Uses Anymore: 1)Daddy-O: A generally cool dude. 2)Made In The Shade: Things are going well...no worries. 3)Ginchiest: You admire someone's appearance. 4)Burn Rubber: A fast take-off from... read more
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Along Life’s Way… A “Touchy” Subject, By Lois E. Wilson
I commiserate with #MeToo women and young girls who have bravely come forward to “out” specific men for their unwanted touching and improper sexual conversations or advances.  They are doing us a service if their accusations are true. I also commiserate with any male who has been targeted with false claims of such conduct. And if his reputation has been tarnished or his career... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Improving, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Keep pushing - keep exercising - keep stretching. Be consistent - it's the key to success. Whether you do one set of the exercises from this last July...or you do three sets (no more) - keep to the routine. You can't "make up for lost time" with this. While we're looking at Christmas with the food and New Years' and it's "resolutions" - consider... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Double Alphabet Scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 4-letter answers by using the clues. The third letter of each is given. Each answer starts with a different letter of the alphabet. Cross off each letter as it is used. Hint: start with those you know for certain. Pete hopes you don’t get too scrambled. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print... read more
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Along Life’s Way… A True Petty Theft, By Lois E. Wilson
In the 70’s, I worked in a craft store in the Dayton area. I planned its craft classes, taught some of them, and to promote them drew a monthly calendar advertisement which ran in the newspapers. The store’s building had been a church. On its second floor was a former Sunday school area of rooms in which our classes were held. Also a larger... read more
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Instant Karma?? By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It doesn't happen often. But every once in a while - "something" happens. Call it a kind of a "luck of the draw." Call it kismet or karma. Call it "meant to be." Call it this Jesus person who has been the subject of much discussion and debate.  Somehow - in all of the chromosomes - in all of the body's chemicals - in all of our personal experiences that make us who... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Taking the Lumps, By Lois E. Wilson
Having parents who were both teachers, a lot was expected of me. Being an only child, you have no siblings to guide you or with whom to share problems. You are on your own. There are friends; however, the debate is always how much of family events do you discuss with others. All through childhood Mother would gently admonish, “Pretty is as pretty does... read more
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Reflections… An Introduction, By Mona Lease
We all lead a busy life. The purpose of this column is to give you something to ponder - something with which to identify - and to give you a smile, laugh, or chuckle. The following columns here will be just the random adages. I will make no comments. There is no particular agenda. Enjoy!! "Dear Santa: I "tried" really hard this year to be "good." And by tried and good you know... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Navigating the Parties, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Well - we made it to another "holiday season." I read somewhere that we need to "do all things in moderation." So - I started doing that to see what would happen. It works! You don't have to look at all of those yummy desserts at the holiday parties and think about how good they would taste or how much weight you will gain if you eat them. What you do... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Christmas Wish, Lois E. Wilson
Pete has a wish for all children. To discover what it is, use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve the puzzle correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answer words spell out his wish. Wilson's completed set of books... read more
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Brain Glitch, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Sorry to my Editors - I submitted this column way late. I got all wrapped up in the cold weather. It feels more like Christmas now...it's 24 degrees outside...with a 15-20 mph wind blowing. I was feeling all satisfied. I was thinking it was good to be "back on track." I'll never make it living somewhere that the temperature does not get below 25 degrees and stay that way for a... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Paul Laurence Dunbar/Observations, By Lois E. Wilson
I grew up in Dayton, Ohio, and knew of Paul Laurence Dunbar—that he was an African American poet who had a high school named for him. As a teenager, I took private dramatic lessons and my teacher gave me some of his dialect verses to learn. I gave readings of poetry to various organizations and included examples of his verse. I became an.. read more
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God’s Gift, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. It’s the holiday season, with shopping, family, friends and God’s Gift. Enjoy the season and its spirit… and enjoy three unique Lois Wilson creations: Holi-Daze, Just Imagine and God’s Gift. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now... read more
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Puzzle Pete Says “It” Matters A to Z, By Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to solve the answer words. They are in alphabetical order with “it” placed where occurring in each word. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete hopes you like “It”. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are available and are offered as a fundraiser... read more
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Along Life’s Way… A Fowl Fable, By Lois E. Wilson
My teacher parents had a summer fruit market on the west side of Dayton. Every day commuting to it, we passed by the Forney Feed store. I must have gone into it at some time, for somehow I knew they carried baby ducks and chickens. I was eight years old. One day the phone rang. Mother answered it. She looked puzzled as she spoke to the caller, “What... read more
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A Real Woman? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I read the following story a long time ago and was talking about the gist of it to an old girlfriend. See what you think. Keep reaching...keep stretching! The following is from a time before paved roads, before the telephone, before indoor plumbing and gas/electric cook stoves. It starts with a question: "Can anyone find an honest woman - one with... read more
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Last Call!! By Mona Lease
I've never known so many people to depressed all at the same time. Does it have to do with all of the cold fronts that moved through here during our warm season? Does it have to do with the hurricanes in Texas? Did the hurricanes that tore up Puerto Rico have anything to do with it? I have no idea. This will be the last column like this - at least for a while. Enjoy and "chin up... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Swarm of “B’s” A to Z, By Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 7-letter words starting with “B” by using the clues in the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the fourth letter of each word. Pete says that you should be careful so  you don’t get stung. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Orville: Salesman/Teacher/Parent, By Lois E. Wilson
In his boyhood years near North Star, Ohio, my father Orville planted a melon patch every year and sold the harvest. Attending Manchester College, he was still going home to tend to his crop. Also at college, he sold watch fobs. He would record in his journal, “Sold, one fob 70 cents.” After graduation, he sold real estate in partnership with his brother for a few years. In the 30’s each summer... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Another Serving! By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I had such a good response to the last two columns and requests for "another round" - that I thought I'd give ya'll "another serving!" Keep reaching for your goals...they're closer than you think. Keep stretching the mind and body.  Enjoy!! "It's ok to miss people and still not want them back in your life." - Bitch Crazy "Learn to love with all of your... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Warning to Drivers, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Pete’s warning. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read more
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For The Holidays, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It seems as though everyone I speak with is going through something. I stopped asking the circumstances....it's "something" to them. And I have my own "somethings," too. I thought instead of recipes and such...I'd just give you something about which to think. Maybe if we put our "soul-power" to the karmic wheel....things will change. Consider the following... read more
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Along Life’s Way… The Inconvenient Students, By Lois E. Wilson
One year in high school, someone in authority decided to have a contest. The winner would appear on the cover of the programs for a school career night event. Some classmates decided to mount an effort to elect the least-likely girl. To them it was a prank to embarrass the girl and the school. They lobbied undercover to secure votes for their candidate. Their... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Thanksgiving Dinner Request, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Pete’s request. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… More Tidbits, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! So - uh... I had a request for another column like this. I hope you have a good Thanksgiving. Keep stretching...keep reaching for your goal. Enjoy the following. "Flaws: I got 'em. Laws: I broke 'em. Dues: I paid 'em. Scars: I bear 'em. Problems: Still have 'em. That's life.... still love it." - Halos and Horns Fun Page "I thought a thought that I thought I had thought... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Two Sides/Two Views… Too Often! By Lois E. Wilson
Some after-election political prose from Darke County’s local author… When a conservative says… I think we should move cautiously. Liberals think… He’s dedicated to the status quo. When a conservative says… I represent the mainstream viewpoint. Liberals think… He was elected by those gun-owning, Bible-belt deplorables. When a conservative says... read more
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I Wonder... By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I had a request for the following. I kind of wondered why. Maybe it just helps to have a laugh or two. Maybe it helps to see - in print - from someone else - that you're not alone in what you are facing. Enjoy!! "Everyone makes mistakes in life. But that doesn't mean they have to pay for them for the rest of their life. Sometimes good people make bad... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Three-Piece Suit, By Lois E. Wilson
Pete hopes you’ll “vest” some time to solve this 6-letter word chain puzzle. Use the clues in the left column to determine the answers. Each dash stands for a letter. The last three letters of each word is also the first three letters of the next answer. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Pete hopes the suit fits your fashion. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… A Tonic and Food For Thought, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! With the holidays upon us, I thought I'd say: "Keep up with the limbering and relaxation exercises." Enjoy the following recipes for health and some "food for thought." Ginger Water: The healthiest drink to "burn all the fat" from the waist, back, and thighs! (This actually does work...it does not burn "all" of the fat...but it does get rid of a good 3/4 of it. I quit with... read more
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Along Life’s Way… A “Jump Start” to College—CCP, By Lois E. Wilson
In the summer of 1964, in my 30’s, I returned to college to finish my bachelor’s degree. In my English Composition course were two students who had just finished their junior year of high school. We were all intimidated by the instructor’s nickname, “Flunkin’ Duncan.” However, those young students had goals for the future and succeeded in the... read more
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War and Peace, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Again - it's that time of year. What happened to the time?? It flew by us. I take this time to say: Thanks to you readers for standing by me - for faithfully reading this humble little column. Thanks for your insight and input. Thanks to my Editors. Thanks for reading and proof-reading what I submit. Thanks for the layout you provide for the "final cut" that... read more
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Along Life’s Way… The Lieutenant Who Never Forgot, By Lois E. Wilson
In the forties, we lived in Dayton, Ohio, in what was called a Dutch-Colonial 2-story frame house. I’ve studied some architecture, and it was neither Dutch nor Colonial. It had three upstairs bedrooms. The one bathroom, which had a tub and no shower, was across from my bedroom. During World War II, my Dad was designated 4-F for health reasons... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Thoughts for November 11th, © 2017 Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next answer. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out what Pete hopes for this observance day. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Holidays and Truth, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! OK - I admit it. I wondered why all of the hurt feelings, depression, anxiety, and such. Then - like a lightning bolt - it hit me. We're in the season where more people commit suicide...where more people fall prey to the constant barrage of the "holiday banter". We've all heard it...we've all seen it. Pictures of a blushing bride and a beaming groom in front of a Christmas... read more
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Daylight Savings Time, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. This time it’s Daylight Savings Time. Every spring, an hour is taken away from us, only to be given back every fall. Some complain; some take it in stride. Wilson provides her thoughts about this annual event. Wilson's completed set of books has a new... read more
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Too Far Gone?? By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I sat listening to a woman today bemoaning the fact that her Daughter-in-Law to be and she did not "hit it off" - exactly. It all started with a couple of blouses. The woman told me the blouses were too small for her and that they should fit the future Daughter-in-Law. She thought instead of returning them - maybe the Daughter-in-Law would like to have them. Long story... read more
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Puzzle Pete Says: It Fits to a “T”, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 4-letter words ending in “T” by using the clues in the left column. Each answer begins with a different letter of the alphabet. Cross off each letter as it is used. Start with answers you know for certain. Pete hopes it’s not a “T-ease.” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Thanksgiving Cometh, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! So - everyone keep up the exercises - breathing and relaxation for sure. We seem to have hit an "epidemic" of hurt and pain. We have the holidays coming - Thanksgiving is a mere 24 days away - as I write this. Enjoy the following!! "I've learned a lot this year...I've learned that things don't always turn out the way you planned, or the way you think they... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Ring! Ring! Scam Calling? By Lois E. Wilson
The phone rings. A female voice says, “Hello, Grandma?” Thinking I recognize the person, I answer, “Lisa? Is that you? It’s so good to hear from you!” After a little back and forth family small talk, the caller tells me, “I have a cold and I coughed all night. My voice probably sounds funny. Something happened. I’m going to tell you. Are you alone? Do you... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s Doorbell Rings, Lois E. Wilson
Solve this word chain puzzle to find out why Pete is stocking up. Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve the puzzle correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out why Pete stocked up. Wilson's completed set of books has a new... read more
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As We Think, So We Are, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Either I've always had my head somewhere else - studying, freezing produce, etc - or, this has been a bad year. For the sake of argument - I'm going to say it's been a bad year. Spring started out ok and summer came - I think. It got too cold at night and the tomatoes did not grow rightly. Oh - they turned red...looked like a tomato...tasted like a tomato. But the insides... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Trick or Treat? By Lois E. Wilson
I’m sure you’ve noticed how much decorating and promoting for Halloween has grown. Houses are adorned not only with pumpkins and cornstalks, but with scarecrows, witches, ghosts, cobwebs, anything that fits the theme. This is the story of the Beggars’ Night our family fought a battle. Over the years, we have lived in places where beggars that came to our door numbered over a hundred... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Lead Us Not Into Temptation, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! The following has me very concerned. I'm concerned about how we - as women - conduct ourselves. A woman I know has a cheating husband. He is now cheating on her - with a girlfriend of hers....or was a girlfriend of hers. The cheating husband knows his wife is friends with his new "bed partner." The girlfriend knows she at least was... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s big question, Lois E. Wilson
At the supermarket, Pete often wanders aimlessly through the aisles. Work this 6-letter word chain puzzle to learn what the big question is at checkout time. The last letter of each answer word is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. When solved correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers reveal the question... read more
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Our Modern World "Talk," By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I spoke to a woman who had gotten a letter. In it the writer spelled out how she had believed the woman's son-in-law really loved her. She believed he was not married. In the "afterglow" of one of their "trysts"...she questioned him. She found out that he is married...finds out that he has no intention of getting divorced. Nothing like a "woman scorned." Knowing that... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Help! I’ve Fallen! By Lois E. Wilson
In the past, I slipped and fell on carpeted steps as I walked down from the second floor to the first in our former house. The Good Samaritan ER doctor informed me that I had a severe back injury that would require my missing work for a couple of weeks. Later, my family doctor reported that they had mixed up the X-rays. The injury they thought was mine... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Inspiration, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Everyone seems to be in a funk... or a bad situation lately. I hope the following inspires you. Inspirational Quotes 1)Oprah Winfrey: "You become what you believe." 2)Steve Jobs: "The only way to do great work is to love what you do." 3)Audrey Hepburn: "Nothing is impossible; the word itself says "I'm possible." 4)Dalai Lama: "Happiness is not something... read more
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Along Life’s Way… What Did He Just Say? By Lois E. Wilson
When I found a journal I had kept for the year 1964, I was reminded of Art Linkletter’s “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” For as I read through it, there were quotes of our 6-year-old son, Kevin, who was in kindergarten that year. What children say is often apt, insightful, and funny. Here are a few of his comments: After receiving the gift of a ukulele, he... read more
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Uncle Remus and An Autograph, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been listening to our words - as a people. And I wonder if we - as a people - have gotten ourselves cornered. The following is why I wonder: The whole NFL boycott has gotten so out of hand - tainted with racism. But see - I have not heard (for myself) any white people say anything about slavery, picking cotton, etc. And in the whole NFL "arena" - I've not heard of anyone... read more
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Puzzle Pete says, “A to Z…er…er”, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 6-letter words using the clues in the left column. Each word’s beginning letter is given and all end in the letters “er.” Pete doesn’t mean ER like in a hospital, but at a loss for words “er.” He hopes you aren’t at a loss for words in his puzzle. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Truth and Proof, By Mona Lease
Greeting, Gals!! When the idea lazily swan around in my mind to start this column and my Editor said ok...I thought: "Alright - we'll see where it goes." She was 18 and newly moved to Greenville. I don't even know how we met. We were friends through good and bad...through childbirths...through her house fire. Then she moved...life split us. We reconnected... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Bargain Baby, By Lois E. Wilson
My parents had a whirlwind romance. Their first date was in May and they married in August, less than three months later. They were the talk of the Manchester College campus. Some questioned, did they have to get married? The answer is “no.” Both were back in college the next month and finished their courses of study. I, their only child, was born seven years... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s favorite ships to remember this month, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Puzzle Pete’s choices for his top ships. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read more
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Math and a Red Carpet, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Everyone is all a-twitter over the NFL and a pro-player or some pro-players, who refuse to face the Flag or stand during games. The following is my speculation: A woman filmed herself and put it on the computer for all to view. Acting like a reporter of sorts...she said she "investigated" the NFL players. She states that out of all of the players in the NFL teams combined - she found... read more
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Puzzle Pete says: It’s the vowels—A , E, I, O, U, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues to determine the 3-letter answers. The second letter is given. Each of the 3-letter answers starts with a vowel. Cross off the vowels as they are used to start a word.  The correct solution uses all the vowels. Pete warns, “Don’t cross off ending vowels by mistake.” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Health-y, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! The following is a "part-two" to a Senior Scribe column of mine...available for viewing on Saturdays. It fits here, too. It is her story...her words. I cleaned up nothing...I just did not spell some stuff. "My journey started when I thought my "smoker's cough" was acting up and would settle down. It didn't. I found out I had lung cancer...along with... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Be a Good Sport, By Lois E. Wilson
At my high school, Fairview, girls received points for playing intramural sports. Earn enough points and you received an athletic letter. This encouraged us to experience a variety of sports. I tried tennis, softball, volleyball, and basketball. Each year there was a special track and field day when you could earn points by competing individually in events... read more
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A Final Frontier? By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Before I start this: This column knows no racial/social prejudice. This column takes no sides. The point of this column is to present facts to you (pleasant or unpleasant) so that you might make an informed decision. Somewhere around 1982 or so - K-Mart in Greenville, Ohio opened for business. A friend of mine worked there. She shared that K-Mart corporate headquarters... read more
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Puzzle Pete says it’s in the “D-tails” A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to complete the 6-letter words starting with “D” by using the clues in the left column.  The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the third letter of each word. He hopes you find it “D-lightful.” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are available and are offered as a fundraiser for Empowering... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Maria's Lesson?? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! How are the exercises going for you? My problem with the Dead Man's Pose is that I end up dozing! I've been listening to women talk lately. I'm actually stunned. All the talk about Trump - his threats (veiled/unveiled) to North Korea, Russia, etc...these women speak of their opposition to it all. Then they say: "I don't care what they do." I've... read more
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Along Life’s Way… The Gift Not Given, By Lois E. Wilson
I was married and living in Greenville, Ohio, when my parents purchased their “dream home” in Dayton View. It was an older house in an integrated neighborhood. A bonus—it was a short distance from the central city. That was when we first met Ernie. He never lived in the house they purchased, but he definitely came with it. He did all the outside work; and after... read more
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Enough!! By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The last couple of weeks have been nerve wracking... hurricanes... floods... possible tornados. That went to high winds... flooding... downed power lines... blown transformers. Then it was living with no running water... living with no electricity... packing water to drink... packing water to flush the toilet. Now electricity has been restored to most places... running water has been... read more
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Puzzle Pete runs the P’s: A to Z, By Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 7-letter words starting with the letter “P” by using the clues in the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the fourth letter of each word. Pete says these P’s are not from a pod, but he thinks you could call the puzzle “P” soup. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… The Red Cross, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! I saw on a social media cite where the Red Cross got bashed pretty hard. The guy called the Red Cross the "Red Lost." He said: "They are the most inept, unorganized organization I have ever seen." He stated he's been in Kingwood (Houston, Texas suburb) "fighting this thing" (Hurricane Harvey?) and he's not seen one person from the "Red... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Dancing to a Different Tune, By Lois E. Wilson
The Victorian facade of the dancing school bespoke a faded era. Nevertheless well-meaning parents, perhaps seeking a higher rung on the social ladder, prodded their prepubescent offspring up its limestone path. The ornate oak door hid from view yet promised those on the threshold a glimpse of gentility. Ribbon-haired girls curtsied... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s “AS” you like it: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete says to use the clues in the left column to solve the answer words. They are in alphabetical order with “as” placed where occurring in each word. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete hopes you find it as good as it gets. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available, however... read more
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For Your Information, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Hurricane Harvey...Hurricane Irma...Hurricane Jose...Hurricane Katia....Tropical Storm...tide heights...death counts...no electricity...no running water...Houston, Texas...Louisiana...Miami, Florida...the Keys...Puerto Rico...Cuba...the East Coast...the Caribbean...northern Ohio...the list seems endless. A friend of mine - from Darke County - is with... read more
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For those experiencing loss, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. There has been heartbreak and tragedy, first in Texas, then in Florida. “Lately it seems “loss” has been a prevalent occurrence,” she says. “There’s been loss of loved ones, property, lifestyle, jobs, etc. May these verses help you move... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Thinking Royal, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I found the following pretty interesting. Actually - I'm going to incorporate a few of the "rules" into my life. Enjoy. 50 Rules Royalty Follows. 1)When the Queen stands - you stand. 2)No one can eat after the Queen finishes her meal. 3)Bowing and curtsying are requirements. 4)Marriage comes with a new name. 5)PDAs (public displays of affection) are... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Life Lesson: Play in the 30’s, by Lois E. Wilson
How did children amuse themselves before TV and video games? An only child, I grew up during the Great Depression. My parents struggled to keep their heads above rising financial challenges. They had low-paying jobs but still found their income and outgo ends didn’t meet. The S & L repossessed our home which was almost paid off. My mother always... read more
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Puzzle Pete cheers September, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out why Pete is cheering. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read more
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Gamma-what? By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been hearing reports that FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) has told people in Houston, Texas that if  people - who have suffered from Hurricane Harvey's snit - want aid (no one can say if this is federal or state aid) - they have to take shots. No one can say exactly what these shots are either. I'm not going to research this column too hard. I'm just... read more
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Along Life’s Way… The Long Shot, By Lois E. Wilson
At 5’9” I was taller than my 5’ grandmother and a little taller than my parents. My height hadn’t been a particular concern of mine. Then one day in the eighth grade, I was sitting at a library-style table with other students. It was study hall. In a boring moment, I stretched my legs out at the same time someone across from me stretched. Our feet tangled. In front of the whole class, the teacher... read more
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It's No Secret, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I've been reading since I was 11 or so. I've read "across the board".. murder mysteries, fiction, non-fiction, the old True Romance magazines, the old Detective magazines, Sci-Fi, Kent Family Chronicles (based on history when people emigrated to the US when it was 13 colonies and started newspaper businesses, etc.), Alex Haley's "Roots... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s secret about labor, Lois E. Wilson
Work this 4-letter word chain puzzle to learn Pete’s secret. The last letter of each answer is the first letter of the next answer. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. When solved correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers reveal how Pete makes time to get his tasks done. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read more
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Of School and Mom, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Again - it's that time of year. As I pen this - school has officially started. It's time to get "in the groove" of early to bed...early to rise... school... homework... dinner... outside time... computer/tv time... bath time... bedtime. Whew... where did summer go? How do we fit it all in our schedule? It's also time to watch out for school buses...kiddies walking...kiddies riding bicycles... read more
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Political correctness gone awry, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. In this case, she hits on the season: the political season. Once again it’s politics… well, at least political “correctness” type politics. Her message? Be careful what you say or do. It might be taken the wrong way. Wilson's completed set of books has a new... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Three Diaries – Three Goals, By Lois E. Wilson
I am fortunate to have three pocket-sized, family diaries from the past. Each page covers two days of a year, has a space to record the day’s weather, and several lines on which to write memories and events. The oldest diary is from 1901 and was kept by my grandfather who lived near North Star, Ohio. The last pages for the year are a monthly ledger. For 1901, his total income from farming activities... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Cookin' Slow, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Since we've been exercising our body (gentle back stretches) and looking at our thoughts - I thought maybe now might be a good time for some thought to food. The following recipes are geared to fit with our daily struggle for peace and the legal tender. If you use a crock pot (slow cooker) and leave the house - make sure nothing is close to the... read more
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"Ang Pagkasirang Komunikasyon" By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been dealing with...wondering about...making phone calls to...and all else...over my wifi service. I call CenturyLink. I tell them my problem. They send out "Fixerman A." He replaced the box on the outside of my house. I should be good. I was...for about a week. Then I'm back to service...no service. I call CenturyLink. We go through the same questions. "Fixerman B" shows... read more
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Puzzle Pete gives a “heads-up!” © 2017 Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Pete’s end of summer alert. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… A Review, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Now is as good a time as any for a review. It should be apparent that we women are emotionally driven. It should be evident that some undesirable consequences have arisen as a result. Some of these outcomes are nasty and last only a short time. Some of these consequences have a lasting effect and have the ability to taint the rest of our lives... read more
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Along Life’s Way… Was it a coincidence? By Lois E. Wilson
My son, Kevin, and his wife had come from Washington state for a few days’ visit in the area. He and I planned to go to Dayton on Friday to do clean-up tasks at a family grave site. But that day it rained 2 ½”. We postponed the trip to Monday. His son Anthony, my 33-year-old grandson from Texas, would be here by then and wanted to go with us. Their wives... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s takes in an August event, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 6-letter answers to this word chain puzzle.. Each dash stands for a letter. The last letter of an answer word is also the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out where Pete went. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… James Dean? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! By now you should be able to tell some sort of difference in your body and mood if you've been doing the exercises dated 7/5/2017 and forward. I edit these stories from women for punctuation and I delete profanity. Another story follows. "For whatever reason...I was drawn to the "James Dean" type. They were too cool for rules. And they... read more
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Makes You Think, Doesn’t It? From a CNO Reader
This will remind you of the droll humor of comedian Steven Wright, who once said, “Many are afraid of heights.  I am afraid of widths.” These are excellent “plays on words”. Not puns so much as a different look. * If you attempt to rob a bank you won't have any trouble with rent/food bills for the next 10 years, whether or not you are successful. * Do twins ever realize that... read more
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Darke County Senior Scribe… Thought Circles, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. This time it’s back to school. This is a poem she wrote when she and her husband, Jim, were doing literacy tutoring at Wayne Industries. While acknowledging they were working with adults, she noted – correctly - the message is valid at... read more
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What To Do?! By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! So - I read that the USA "slaps China" with sanctions. China "promises" 1,000 fold retaliation. The UN agrees to sanctions on North Korea. North Korea says: "There is no bigger mistake than the United States believing it's land is safe across the ocean." People that I've listened to and spoken with are in a panic - some actually border paranoia. And paranoia is the... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s double alphabet scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 3-letter words and abbreviations by using the clues. The last letter of each answer is given. Each answer starts with a different letter of the alphabet. Cross off each letter as it is used.  Pete’s hint: Complete first the answers that you know for certain. Pete hopes it doesn’t scramble your brain. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Rose-Colored Glasses, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Another reader wants to express the following. "I always thought all of my relationship problems with males were the males' fault. I thought my failed marriages were the males' fault. But, that's not true. I took a backward look. What is true is that I had a preconceived mold that I thought all men were capable of filling. Again, that's not true. It wa... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s request to Mother Nature, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle Pete says, “Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers reveal my request and why I wiped my brow.” Wilson's completed set of books has a... read more
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Consider This, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I got the following from Facebook. I did not research it. It makes sense to me. I know - for a fact - that guys were turned down for military duty during the Draft for high blood pressure, flat feet, hearing loss, poor vision, etc. These are all "safety issues." "Transgender Military Ban: For everyone flipping out about President Trump's ban on transgenders serving in the armed... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Sense and Sensibility, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! I'm actually surprised at how well this column has been received. to date. Thanks readers/hearers sooo much!  A reader wants to share the following. "When I was in my rearing years, I do not remember hearing about anyone being depressed. Certainly you never heard of any kids being depressed. You never heard of anyone being... read more
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Thoughts, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! This is all probably just me but - have you listened to the way people talk - the words they use in various settings? I hear people - usually guys - say they are going to take a p..s. The same guy will ask a dog if it has to potty. Why is there a difference? The same person will take a p..s and his child will potty. When the same "pottying" child reaches say - 15 - that child... read more
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Puzzle Pete hits the target, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out who hits the target for Pete. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… Leopards and Zebras, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! A hearer of this column wanted to share her experiences and thoughts. "It seemed like all of the guys I knew and were around, were wrong. They were all liars, cheaters and such. Then I went through a really bad time in my life. After finally getting through it all...I realized a few things. We do not live in a "caste system." If you want to change your... read more
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Fire and Ice, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Iceland is an island nation of Nordic descent. It sets just outside (south) of the Arctic Circle. After being under the control of various neighboring provinces - Iceland gained independence in 1944 - and is still independent today. Iceland sets where the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans meet. The Highlands of Iceland are cold; containing sand, mountains and lava fields... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s “T-zers” A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 5-letter words starting with “T” by using the clues in the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the third letter of each word. Pete hopes this puzzle fits you to a “T.” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are available and... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… An Invitation, By Mona Lease
Greetings, gals!! In my introductory edition of Mind, Body, Soul - I had meant to extend an invitation to the guys out there. Some of this stuff will benefit you - diet, exercise and the like. As nearly as I can tell - we women get a double-portion of what I call the "mush and gush." Males have the xy chromosomal pattern and we women have the xx chromosomal pattern... read more
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My Friend, The Wren, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I had wondered what to write this week. I heard Russian President Vladimir Putin say - on television - that he and US President Donald Trump will work together. I've heard and read that they will work together on the Syrian situation. Ok - so - I heard President Putin say - on television - that it was illegal for the US to sit in the ocean (or sea) and lob 50+ (or however many... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s it takes two, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says that you need 2 letters for this word chain puzzle. Use the clues to solve the 5-letter answer words. The last 2 letters of each become the first 2 letters of the next answer word. Work up and down. Pete asks, “Is it two for tea or two to tango?” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… A Check-Up and Exercise, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Before you start on any of what I submit to you - I urge you - I strongly suggest - and otherwise ask you - to see your family physician. You need to ask him/her to order "fasting" tests for glucose and cholesterol levels. Your body should be able to maintain a 8 or 10 hour fast. You are allowed to drink water. This will show what the pancreas... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s “E’s”:  A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the words starting with “E” by using the clues in the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the second letter of each word. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete asks, “Was it E-Z?” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available, however Volumes... read more
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Brutally Honest, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!!  "I am a friend of Mona's. She's my best friend. I smoked cigarettes. I smoked a lot of them. I now have lung cancer. I also have a cancerous tumor in my breast. I started treatments. Chemo therapy and radiation. I had a port put in my chest. It goes directly into an artery behind my heart. Veins are too small to support the weight (which is actually very minimal) for the... read more
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Oxymorons… From a CNO Reader
1. Is it good if a vacuum really sucks? 2. Why is the third hand on the watch called the second hand? 3. If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know? 4. If Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words? 5. Why do we say something is out of whack? What is a whack? 6. Why does "slow down" and "slow up" mean the same thing... read more
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Mind, Body, Soul… An Introduction, By Mona Lease
Greetings Gals!! It probably started sometime in May - 2012. I had contracted what I believe was viral pneumonia. I was sick for a month. I laid on the couch, over a vaporizer, hacking and spitting. The only taste buds that seemed to work were those that registered sweet. I had given up on any food - I could not taste it. I shoved the Ocean Spray juice to... read more
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Independence Day... Puzzle Pete was dazzled, Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is also the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle Pete says, “Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers reveal what dazzled me.” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six... read more
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Puzzle Pete says, “It’s up to “U.” Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues to find the answer words A to Z. The answers have various endings but all rhyme with the letter “U?” Each dash stands for a letter. Pete wishes good luck to U. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are available and... read more
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Memories of Truth, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I'm amazed - yet again - at how these columns follow each other. Last week was about how women - at large - treated men when they were expressing their new found freedoms and liberties. I found out last Friday that an old girlfriend's boyfriend...who became a friend of mine for the last 28+ years - died. We lived four lots apart in the same mobile home park... read more
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Puzzle Pete says Coming in Second, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete claims in this challenge, the alphabet is an “also-ran” to the letter “A.” Complete the words starting with “A” by using the clues in the left column.  The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the second letter of each word.  The spaces indicate the number of letters in each answer word. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six... read more
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A Crux and a Fork, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! From Wikipedia and concerning Billie Jean King's life - "By 1968, King realized she was interested in women." Being the tennis pro she was - she faced Bobby Riggs in a match (which was dubbed "Battle of the Sexes") at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas. At some point she started advocating "equality of the sexes" - nothing was safe. Remember how tennis... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s advice for Father’s Day, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve the puzzle correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out Pete’s advice. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read more
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Summertime and the Livin's Easy, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! It's summer - time for a dip in the pool - a barbeque on the patio - a good water fight - a boat ride - anything to smile or laugh and enjoy low bills and high memory-making times. With that...I submit the following to you. Enjoy...I'm headed to the patio with iced tea. Be careful who you trust and who you tell your problems to. Not everyone who smiles at you is your... read more
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Puzzle Pete salutes the flag, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out why Pete salutes our flag. Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s double alphabet scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to complete the 3-letter words by using the clues. The last letter of each word is given. Each answer word starts with a different letter of the alphabet. Cross off each alphabet letter as it is used. Pete’s hint: Complete first answers that you know for certain. Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of... read more
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To the Moon and Back, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Flashing red lights, warning bells...ding, ding, ding. Read on at your own risk. The following is more of what circulates through my head. I told a couple of people and they said they wanted to see this in print. I thought I'd submit it - see what happens. According to Wikipedia, John Glenn was born in 1921. He's an Ohio boy - by the way. He flew on Mercury-6 in 1962. He... read more
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Puzzle Pete goes to a June event, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle Pete says, ”Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out where I went this June.” Wilson's completed set has a new edition – now six volumes... read more
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Civility, Respect, Authority…, By Sharon Hopper
Boy have we lost all three of these attributes in this nation. I have watched late night TV and have become so disgusted that I just go to bed when the weather is over. That is about all I watch. Everything else in depressing and/or criminal. (lately the weather has not been so upbeat) Now what I am really trying to say is that we now live in a nation without rules. I have... read more
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Don't Be Deceived, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! From my prior column - "Kruschev Said"...I had wondered why this God (the one we, as a people, are saying needs to be back in our schools, government, etc) would help us since His name has been used as a tax shelter of sorts with tithes to the church and that in return helps reduce the tax you owe at the end of the year with the IRS. (I cite this because... read more
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Darke County Senior Scribe… Out of the Woods, By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season with her insightful look at the important events of the day. In this case, she wraps up the season: the political season. Again. It seems Hillary won’t go away. According to Politico, some are loyal to the end, some are incredulous, thinking “is she really thinking?” and some are wondering when she will go away so they can rebuild their party... read more
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Straight Talk, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! This column is risqué. Risqué is from a French word that means "to risk." Among the many words associated with risqué - I'm citing the following to provide parameters in which to look at the following text: rude, improper, crude, and coarse. I've been speaking to a few people about this and they want to see this in print. They say they want to show it to a few people. Read... read more
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Puzzle Pete’s May thoughts, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to this word chain puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Puzzle Pete likes to reflect about people he has known. He thinks of good times with family members and friends. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers reveal what... read more
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The Circus is Coming, By Sharon Hopper
I am just 5 years old and my dad comes into my room before daylight and says “get up or we will be late”. Then I remember that this is the day that the train is bringing the circus to town and dad and grandpa are taking me to watch them unload and watch the parade from the train to the fairgrounds. I am hurrying to get dressed and into the car so we can pick up grandpa and get down... read more
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English Is A Crazy Language, From a CNO reader
Homographs are words of like spelling but with more than one meaning. And a homograph that is also pronounced differently is a heteronym.  Read all the way to the end... Somebody spent a lot of time and effort to put this together!   1) The bandage was wound around the wound. 2) The farm was used to produce produce. 3) The dump was so full that it had to refuse more refuse.  4) We must polish the Polish furniture... read more
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Puzzle Pete applauds the grads, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete says use the numbered clues to find the 3-letter answers to the puzzle. The last letter of each is the first letter of the next answer. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solve it correctly, then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out why Pete applauds the grads and why they give a sigh of relief. Wilson's completed set has... read more
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Kruschev Said... By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I've been watching this woman for the last four years. She lives next door to a married man. His wife lives with him. The woman tells her kiddie not to talk or wave to the married man's wife but, it is ok to wave and say hi to the married man. It is ok for the woman to play with the married man. Before I continue - this woman can not be the only woman (or man) to be playing... read more


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