Along Life’s Way… The Mystic Monkeys: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
A mother and her twelve year old daughter had stopped at a garage sale
to look around. The girl, with a little statue in her hand, rushed over
and said, “Mom, look at these cute monkeys! This was on the 50-cent
table, may I buy it?” Her mother smiled, “Yes, I know those monkeys
well. Buy it and I’ll share their stories with you.” Back in the car,
her daughter turned the... read
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On The Patio,
By Mona Lease
I've been hearing people say they want to be outside - in the sun - or
on the patio or deck...sipping coffee, tea or a "brewskie." For fun, I
thought I'd let you readers consider the following. Best Breweries In
Every State Alabama: Good People Brewing Alaska: Midnight Sun Brewing
Company Arizona: Arizona Wilderness Brewing Company Arkansas: Ozark
Brewing Company California... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Double Alphabet 4-Letter Scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says complete the 4-letter answers using the clues. The last
letter is given. Each answer starts 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 doesn’t scramble your brain. Wilson's
completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print... read
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Along Life’s Way… We’re All
Guinea Pigs, By Lois E. Wilson
Every day I become more aware how individuals are thought of by
commerce and government. Each of us is a source for preferences,
information, and actions they wish to discover by data-mining and
research. There is no doubt that we are studied creatures, and our data
is a product to sell and exploit. I don’t know if I’m a guinea pig or a
lab rat—neither is a role I willingly accept... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Etiquette?
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Spring is closer...can't ya just smell it?!! Keep
exercising...keep stretching. Your goals are within reach!! WARNING:
Graphic content to follow. 15 Food Etiquette Mistakes Everyone Makes
1)Not taking small sips. 2)Not removing the stir stick from your
cocktail. 3)Not using the stem on your stemware. 4)Not breaking your
bread. 5)Not knowing where your bread... read
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Reflections… When You Decide,
By Mona Lease
We do not remember the days, we remember moments. - C. Pavese Every
time you find some humor in a difficult situation, you win. - Sue
Fitzgerald Sometimes we may love the wrong person, cry for the wrong
person. But, one thing is sure. Mistakes help us find the right person.
- Halos and Horns Fun Page Tell my mistakes to me, not others. Because
my mistakes... read
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Ain't No
Sunshine, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! As I pen this...it has finally stopped raining...for the
moment. And President Trump ordered air strikes against Syrian
President Assad's chemical warfare on his own citizens. At least we
have a couple allies in this maneuver. They say music hath charms to
soothe the savage breast. Since I can't play these for you...see if you
remember any of the following. Best Songs of 1984... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Question about Peter Rabbit,
© 2017 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 the
answer to Pete’s question about Peter Rabbit, “Can he dance?” Wilson's
completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume 1... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Toys?!!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! As I pen this - it's a rainy day. I found the
following on the internet. It made me think of childhood days when the
rain (snow, sleet...whatever...it didn't make a difference to us kids!)
was not a problem. What happened?? Older Toys With Insane Values
1)Garbage Pail Kids Cards: Parents might not have liked these cards. An
entire 1985 Garbage... read
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Along Life’s Way… Wright’s Rite
of Passage: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
By all rights, Helen loved her last name “Wright.” She was proud of
other Wrights such as Orville and Wilbur Wright, actress Teresa Wright,
and architect Frank Lloyd Wright. At times she was tempted to call
famous Wrights her kin, but she didn’t think that was right-minded. She
enjoyed studying about the Wrights’ careers and liked to write stories
about them. To her... read
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Spring, Didja
Get Lost?!! By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Warm weather, cold weather, snow, sun here and sun
gone...Whew!! With that in mind, I thought we'd take a tour of some
cities. Got your seatbelts on and buckled?!! Best Cities to Retire In
1)Venice, Florida: It was developed in 1925 by the Brotherhood of
Locomotive Engineers as a planned retirement community. Lots of sand
and sun!! 2)Tucson, Arizona: Having sunshine... read
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Along Life’s Way… Victim or
Victor? By Lois E. Wilson
We hear a lot on the news about Generation Snowflake. A Snowflake is
defined as one who easily takes offense, is less resilient, and is
emotionally vulnerable to views that challenge their own. The parents
of Snowflakes may have stressed their child’s uniqueness to such a
degree that it developed within the child a lack of flexibility.
Snowflakes hold protests... read
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Puzzle Pete
Says, It’s All About “Me.” Lois E. Wilson
Use the clues in the left column to solve the answer words. They are in
alphabetical order with “me” placed where occurring in each word. Each
dash stands for a letter. Pete hopes you don’t get frustrated and say,
“Oh me!” 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
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Mind, Body, Soul… A Road Less
Traveled?? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! A girlfriend of 32 years called to apologize to me.
I'm not really used to being the one to receive the apology. I'm
usually the one doing the apologizing. I accepted the apology. Then we
had a really interesting conversation. We got to talking about how our
home life was in our rearing years. It probably started in the 1940s.
The US declared war on Japan on... read
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Along Life’s Way… Neutering
Webster: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
Progressive University’s Gender Neutrality Task Force which consisted
of 6 women and 6 men had met several times with no agreement on how
best to cleanse the dictionary of gender-biased words. The PU committee
was determined to complete this mission at its final meeting before the
term ended. One of the women spoke first, “I believe that we need... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Spot to Honor This Week, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 4-letter answers to the 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
is honoring this week. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes – of... read
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A Story,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! WARNING...Graphic Content. The following is true - I promise.
An elderly Darke County gentleman I know told me about a guy he knew
when he was 20 years old or so. They are both from Darke County. The
guy who told me the following is alive. The other guy is long deceased.
GI Joe was in WW2. He survived the Bataan Death March. Sometime in
1942...the Japanese... read
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Along Life’s Way… Great Times
with the Grandchildren, By Lois E. Wilson
We were blessed with five grandchildren and have had wonderful times
with all of them as they grew up. One son has two daughters. The oldest
we watched take her first solo steps. She was lured across the floor
with a few seedless grapes. Once I took care of the girls at their home
while their parents went on a business trip. I was told by their mother
that I was to... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… What's In a
Name? By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! As I write this...it's Easter...or Resurrection
Sunday...or Passover. I've heard so much negativity..."it's this, not
that"..."it's this or that but not that one, it's pagan." So - Happy
whatever you're going to call it. I thought I'd write to ya'll while
I'm waiting for the potato salad I made from scratch to chill. I'm
having that, barbequed pork ribs, dinner rolls and a... read
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Reflections… Finding Peace,
By Mona Lease
"If you cannot find peace within yourself, you will never find it
anywhere else." - Marvin Gaye - Dear Optimist, Pessimist, and Realist:
While you were arguing about the glass of water, I drank it. Sincerely,
the Opportunist. - Sexy Bipolar Broads - Ray and Bob, two government
maintenance guys, were standing at the base of a flagpole. A woman
walked... read
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What Does
Puzzle Pete Celebrate on April 1st? Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the three-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 why Pete is happy on April 1st. Wilson's completed set of books has
a new edition – now six volumes – of... read
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A Trend??
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The following is more of my conjecture...more of my
wondering. So...students in Florida are calling on politicians to enact
stricter laws concerning buying guns. Why? Rumors include Oprah
donating millions to this cause. In Darke County, a young Mother has a
daughter and is married to the Father. They got into an argument in a
park. He slapped her open-handed. The Police... read
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Along Life’s Way… The Quest for
the Super Sense: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
His father said, “Son, it is time for me to give you the quest I was
given by my father when I was your age. We have been given a
‘super sense.’ Your task is to go out into the world and find it. Once
you do and use it well, your life will be better.” The lad was puzzled,
but he liked challenges. So he went forth. He thought, “I know there
are five senses. Perhaps the... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Hello, Spring!!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! If you've kept up with the stretch and relaxation
exercises from last fall...we should all be in pretty decent shape to
face spring and the warm-weather clothes. With this in mind...see if
there is anything in the following to help you stay fit and
trim...mind, body, soul. 12 Steps to Self Care 1)If it feels
wrong...don't do it. 2)Say exactly what you mean. 3)Don't be... read
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Along Life’s Way… A Pressing
Matter/A Special Woman, By Lois E. Wilson
Reading through a journal I kept in 1964, I was amazed at how many days
I had entered, “did ironing.” In my teen years, like most of us, I
ironed on an ironing board with an electric iron which had heat
settings for various fabrics. We also had a Sears mangle iron in our
kitchen. You sat in front of it and fed flat items through it to remove
their wrinkles. Now I rarely... read
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Puzzle Pete
Says: Elevate Your Brain Power, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 5-letter words below using the clues in the left column.
Each word’s starting letter is given. All answer words end in
“L.” Pete claims it’s all “L-emental.” 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... read
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For A While,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The following is purely my opinion. It's also what I have
witnessed during my time on this earth. I am more than a little tired
of hearing this or that is "offensive" to me. Life is full of
"offensive things"...and paying attention to them is what has gotten us
where we are as a country. Women working in a factory during WW1 was
"offensive"...for a while. Women getting the... read
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Along Life’s Way… The CIC’s New
Clothes: a Fable, Lois E. Wilson
After a surprise win, the new Commander in Chief was forming a team to
advance his agenda toward greatness for the country. Prior to his
election, some embedded opposition members had devised a back-up
insurance plan to undermine and unseat him should he win. It was a plan
that they thought would never have to be put into action. His election
changed that... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… At Your Own
Pace, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I'm submitting the following for you to
consider...see how it might fit into your life. Keep the mind and the
body healthy. The rest will fall into place. No person has the right to
condemn you on how you repair your heart or how long you choose to
grieve, because no one knows how much you're hurting. Recovery takes
time, and everyone heals at his or... read
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Puzzle Pete
Asks, “What’s This Month’s Drink?” 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 what Pete
thinks the beverage for March might be. Wilson's completed set of books
has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Not the IRS/Not
the Electric Company, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I got five phone calls from 651-762-3466...in one day! It's a
Minnesota phone number. They never leave a message. The next day I
received three phone calls from the same number. I called this phone
number. It is a "non-working" phone number within the XcelEnergy, Inc
company. They are an electric/natural gas company based in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. For two... read
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Along Life’s Way… No Time for
Bullies: a Fable, By Lois E. Wilson
It was the second week of the school year. The teacher had noticed that
there was at least one case of bullying in the class. She decided to
deal with it promptly. Two twelve-year-old boys were always at odds.
They didn’t share friends. In fact, the older boy, Guy, had many
buddies with whom he did everything. He called his group, Guy’s Gang.
They loved to skateboard. The other boy... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… The Crow and
Enlightenment, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Spring might not have "sprung" but, - she's
definitely letting us know she's knocking at the door! As I pen this -
it's 45 degrees and sunny. I'm reminded of all of the "stuff we need
for the warm weather"...new clothes, thinner bodies, less wrinkles, a
steady smile, etc. Consider the following. 10 Myths Blocking Your
Enlightenment - Myth #1 - You... read
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Puzzle Pete
Sails the “C’s” A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 7-letter answers starting with “C” by using the clues in
the left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the
third letter of each answer. Pete says that when you’re done, he’ll “C”
you later! 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
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To Buy or Not,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! With all of the hype concerning our "2nd Amendment
rights" - who should be allowed to buy a gun and the like...I submit
the following to you readers for your perusal and consideration. How to
Buy a Gun in 15 Countries..Excerpts United States: 1)Pass an instant
background check that includes criminal convictions, domestic violence,
and immigration status. 2)Buy a gun... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Just Dance!
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals! Consider the following as we seek to shed the old and
put on the new. I Worried I worried a lot. Will the garden grow, will
the rivers flow in the right direction, will the earth turn as it was
taught, and if not, how shall I correct it? Was I right, was I wrong,
will I be forgiven, can I do better? Will I ever be able to sing, even
the sparrows can do it and... read
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Along Life’s Way… Just Sign on
the Line? By Lois E. Wilson
Nearly forty years ago, I was hired by the School of Nursing at Wright
State University to design and develop a newsletter to promote that
college. After accomplishing the goal, I became the Assistant to the
Dean of the School of Nursing. The dean at the time had recruited
several PhD and highly qualified Masters Degree nurses to implement the
school’s... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Sports Obsession, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the 5-letter answers to this word chain
puzzle. 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 what Pete’s obsession is. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes... read
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The Day's End,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!!! I just had to share the following with you. 50 Questions to
Ask Your Kids After School Instead of "How Was Your Day?" 1)What made
you smile today? 2)Can you tell me an example of kindness you saw or
showed? 3)What did you do that was creative? 4)Who did you sit with at
lunch? 5)Was anyone in your class gone today? 6)Tell me something that
you know today... read
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Reflections… A Hobbit's House,
By Mona Lease
"You might think you don't matter in this world, but because of you
someone has a favorite mug to drink their tea out of each morning that
you bought them. Someone hears a song on the radio and it reminds them
of you. Someone has read a book that you recommended to them and gotten
lost in it's pages. Someone remembered a joke that you told them and...
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Mind, Body, Soul… To Consider,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I'm submitting the following to you readers. Times
are pretty "emotion-draining." We need to take care of our bodies and
minds. It's hard to sort through all of the "who really said what"...
regarding the Florida school shooting, our government, etc. Enjoy the
following and be safe, ya'll!! 14 Worst Habits For Your Heart (besides
smoking) 1)You don't sleep ... read
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Along Life’s Way… All Hands on
Deck: A Fable, By Lois E. Wilson
Once upon a time, there was a young handmaiden. She was poor and
aspired to improve her lot in life. She had dated two cowhands, but
with either one of them she saw only living hand to mouth and a future
of handouts and hand-me-downs. They were prone to hand-to-hand
confrontations and were often away on cattle drives in the outback. It
seemed ... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Alphabet Scramble: Containing “ST”, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 5-letter words containing the letters “st.” by using the
clues in the left column. The letters “st” are placed where they appear
in the answer words. Each answer begins with a different letter of the
alphabet. Cross off each letter as it is used. Start with those you
know for certain. Pete hopes you don’t go down the wrong “st.” Wilson's
completed set of books has a new ... read
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It's Strange,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! This time around I'm just giving you readers some things to
consider. I am personally tired of "gun control"...Russian hacking and
the like. Consider... "It's Strange: It's strange how $20 seems like
such a large amount when you donate it to a church, but such a small
amount when you go shopping. It's strange how two hours seems so long
at church and ... read
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Along Life’s Way… Outside Is
Good for the Inside, By Lois E. Wilson
On this winter day, I am thinking of spring and the pleasure outside
work has given me over the years. When I was five, my dad taught me how
to dig dandelions and paid me five cents for every fifty I dug. It was
a depression era wage! A few years later Abie, a yard worker for us,
showed me how to edge garden beds and trim shrubbery into desired
shapes. After Abie retired, I took over those ... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Forward Moving,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! This column is dedicated to Captain Jack
Sparrow...who said: "The problem is not the problem. The problem is
your attitude about the problem. Do you see what I mean?" Forbes
Mistakes Are A Part of Life 12 Healthy, Productive Ways to Deal With
Personal or Professional Regret 12)Forgive Yourself: It is the letting
go of the hope for a better... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
3-Letter Word Chain, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to use the numbered clues to find the answers. Each dash
stands for a letter. The answer words are of different lengths. The
last three letters of an answer word are also the first three letters
of the next word. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you.
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes –
of published poetry. Volume 1 is... read
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Valentine's
Gifts, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! As I write this - it's the eve of Valentine's Day. I've
spoken with those who are sad...those who are anxious. We've all been
listening to the hype about love - buy the red roses...buy the
chocolates...buy, buy, buy. So, my gift to you readers is the
following. There is something to make you laugh, something to learn,
and something to consider. Enjoy! "Cleaning... read
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Reflections… Jewels and Trains,
By Mona Lease
Two principles for a happy life: 1)Use things, not people. 2)Love
people not things. – Unknown; "You can take mine if you want it. It's
in pieces now. By the way there, Mr. Tin Man, if you don't mind the
scars, give me your armor and you can have my heart." - Peace, Love,
and Everything Else; "Before you tell a girl you love her, and get all
her hopes up, think about this... read
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Along Life’s Way… Miami Merger,
By Lois E. Wilson
Nearly every February 14th, my husband and I receive a Valentine card
from Miami University’s Alumni Association. The cards are always
clever, colorful, and promote the university well. For example, the
design of one card was a red sheet of paper with a heart shape cut out
of the middle of it. Then they had cut the outside sheet in half
horizontally through... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Etiquette and
Rest, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Since the weather has been bouncing up, down, and all
around...since we've gotten a taste of spring with the weather in the
'40s...and back to the '20s...I thought I'd submit a few ideas to you.
If we know what will bring us down or get us off of our personal
best...we should be able to keep our "boat of life" in the middle of
the stream. How To Tell That... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Advice for Valentine’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 it correctly,
then reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out what Pete
recommends you give your loved one on February 14th. Wilson's completed
set of books has a... read
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Phenomena/Phenomenal?
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Rarely will I write about sports. It has to be extraordinary
to capture my attention. That being said - Maybe it was the fact that
on February 4th - we were still not finished with the second full moon
of January...which was called a blood moon or legend calls it a Wolf
Moon when wolves can be heard howling across the frozen,
snowy ground. Maybe it was because January... read
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Along Life’s Way… Petulant,
Partisan Pelosi, By Lois E. Wilson
In 2011, I wrote the above verse after hearing radio talk show host,
Neal Boortz, make the declaration. Nancy Pelosi is becoming more and
more quotable these days and acting a little petulant too. Some of her
quotes from the past are: *But we have to pass the bill so you can find
out what is in it away from the fog of the controversy. *I believe in
natural gas as a clean, cheap alternative... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… The Big Change,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Keep pushing for your goals and dreams. With each
goal we realize - each dream we achieve...it causes a good change. I
thought now was as good a time as any to submit to you readers some
information about the "big change." "A Guide to Menopause Symptoms..
What Most Women Can Expect Excerpts Growing older is simply a... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
February Cheers, Lois E. Wilson
Use the numbered clues to find the three-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 who Pete is cheering for this month. Wilson's completed set of
books has a new edition – now six volumes... read
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Rules,
Regulations, and Priorities, By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The government is in an uproar. Trump's approval rating
"drops to 37%." Mexico tells the US that if they build "the wall"
between them and us...Mexico will start trading with Argentina. "Proof"
shows that Russia meddled in the US presidential election that gave us
President Trump. Round it goes and dizzy I am. A few friends and I
discussed the above and wondered if too many rules... read
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Along Life’s Way… I’m a What?
By Lois E. Wilson
I found out a few years ago that I am a “cruciverbalist.” The word does
not appear in any of my older dictionaries. But it is in editions of
many published lately. It also has references on the internet. It comes
from the Latin roots: cruci meaning “cross,” verbal meaning “words,”
and ist meaning “person.” The definition is a person who constructs
crossword... read
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Puzzle Pete Says, ”Keep Me Out of It”,
© 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 why Pete
wants to stay out of it on the second of February. Wilson's completed
set of books has a new edition... read
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Reflections… Affairs don't start
in bedrooms, From Mona Lease
Affairs don't start in bedrooms. (They start with conversations.); I
love hearing old songs I used to love. They are like memories you can
always go back to. - the teenagerquotestumblr.com; Not every day is a
good day. Live anyway. Not all you love will love you back. Love
anyway. Not everyone will be kind to you. Be kind anyway. Not everyone
will be truthful with you... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… What If??
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Disclaimer: To you guys who read this and all else;
The following are ideas for us gals to consider. I am not telling
anyone to do anything or not to do anything. The point of this column
is to give ideas as to how we (women) can better ourselves - our
thoughts - our actions. Love is a gift for no reason at all. - Snoopy
and You. If he is dumb enough... read
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Along Life’s Way… Five O’clock
Shadow? By Lois E. Wilson
A few years ago, a five o’clock-shadow beard was not desirable. It was
named for the facial hair growth men acquired during a day at work
after a clean shave in the morning. Lately it seems if you want to look
“classic, hip, and rebellious” men must grow one. Many film stars, pop
stars, athletes and even politicians are adopting the style. It is
replacing the... read
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I DON'T know,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I went to a funeral in November...another one in December.
And yesterday - as I pen this - I attended a Memorial Service for a
really good friend of mine ..of some 23 years. I left the service and
went to Goodwill in Greenville. I listened as a woman told the lady
running the cash register how hard it had been on her when she buried
her young son...who had lost his... read
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Along Life’s Way… Living with
Diabetes, By Lois E. Wilson
When I married Jim, he was 6’ 1” tall and weighed 210 pounds. He was
not obese nor did he look heavy. He was healthy and able to do training
in the Army. Later out of the service, he had an office position that
required some visits to farmer clients of the Miami Valley Production
Credit Association. Each fall, PCA had seven, county banquet meetings
to give the annual report... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Oh, Those
Feelings!! By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! The following is a column - in no particular order -
of ideas and feelings. Having just spoken to a girlfriend of some
40-odd years - about "feelings" - I submit the following
for you to consider. Remember...all feelings are valid. It's what we do
after the feelings appear that matters. By the way, readers...we're
still on track!! The poses I gave you for... read
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Puzzle Pete’s
Alphabet Scramble: Last Letter “N”, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 4-letter words ending in “N” 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 those you
know for certain. Pete hopes the puzzle doesn’t scramble your brain.
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes –
of published poetry. Volume... read
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Responsibility??
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I have never heard the truth put this way. See what you
think. A friend came to my house for coffee. We sat and talked about
life. At some point in the conversation, I said: "I'm going to wash the
dishes and I'll be right back." He looked at me as if I had told him I
was going to build a space rocket. Then he said to me with admiration,
but a little perplexed: "I'm glad... read
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Along Life’s Way… Toilet Paper:
3 Sheets to the Wind, By Lois E. Wilson
Ann Landers states that her “over/under” toilet paper debate generated
over 16,000 responses. Some say there is no question that TP should
pull from the top as the 1891 patent of Seth Wheeler has a drawing of
it oriented that way. However, one might argue he had to orient it in
that position to show the perforations he was patenting. The number of
surveys about TP done by manufacturers... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Addictions,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! I thought I'd give you the following to "study on"
for a while. Everyone knows someone who has the "addict" in their
family - or as a friend - or a "friend-of-a-friend." I found this all
interesting and very informative. Keep pushing forward to your hopes
and dreams. Circumstances always change. 5 Things I Learned During
Addiction Treatment - "I didn't want... read
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Puzzle Pete
Invites You to “T” for Two: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 6-letter words starting with “T” by using the clues in the
left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the
fourth letter of each word. Pete hopes you like “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
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Along Life’s Way… Do You Have a
Tech Addiction? By Lois E. Wilson
Eleven years ago I wrote this verse: Evolution: Now Hear This, Psychics
predict by a not too distant year, Babes will be born with a cell phone
on one ear. It seems our civilization is being seduced by technology.
At first telephones were boxes that hung on the wall. Then they became
desk phones, base portable phones, cell phones, and now smartphones... read
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An Eagle's Eye,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! Thanks readers, for faithfully reading this column - for
approaching me when you see me out to voice your thoughts to me about
this humble little column. I've always told you readers that I would
never lie to you - I would never knowingly lead you astray. I'm just
not going to fill this space with every moment of my life. I'm not that
note-worthy. There's a Koine (koi-nay)... read
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Along Life’s Way… Chicken Little
Headline News: A Fable, Lois E. Wilson
Chicken Little Headline News (CLHN) is a barnyard news service. Its
mission is to keep the animals informed about other animals, people,
places, and events. It features stories from unnamed sources and
endeavors to warn all subscribers of any impending dangers it foresees.
Below are some CLHN headlines you may have read on its site recently:
The Sky... read
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Reflections… 10 Pieces Of Wisdom
From Wayne Dyer, By Mona Lease
1)If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at
change. 2)How people treat you is their karma, how you react is yours.
3)When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself.
4)You can not be lonely if you like the person you're alone with.
5)Conflict cannot survive without your participation. 6)Be miserable.
Or motivate yourself... read
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Puzzle Pete Says: Meet the Johnsons,
© 2013 Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete knows a lot of people with the surname “Johnson.” He often
forgets their first names. Help Pete by matching each answer clue with
the correct first name by putting the clue’s number on the blank to the
left the name. Pete appreciates your help in jogging his memory.
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes –
of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Considering,
By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! Since we're starting a new year - it's always a good
time to think about what to bring with us into 2018 and what should
remain in 2017. Whatever we leave behind serves to remind us of where
we've been...what we've already conquered...what remains to be done.
Sometimes thoughts will look like new thoughts. Upon examination - it's
a... read
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Along Life’s Way… The Deep Freeze,
By Lois E. Wilson
What’s there to talk about when everything you hear and see concerns
the cold weather? This morning, a cousin in Columbus, Ohio, I
correspond with sent me a tongue twister phrase that fits the topic of
the day. I looked it up on the internet; it had two additional lines
and was ascribed to an anonymous British source: Whether the weather be
fine, Or... read
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In Remembrance,
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! The following is a partial list of the actors, actresses,
directors, writers, and musicians that we lost in 2017. RIP - Rose
Marie: Actress, Sally Rogers of the "Dick Van Dyke Show" - Keely Smith:
Solo Jazz Singer - Pat DiNizio: Lead Singer for the Smithereens - Bruce
Brown: Documentary Filmmaker - "Endless Summer" - Heather North: Voice
of Daphne Blake... read
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Mind, Body, Soul… Gravyaholics
Anonymous, By Mona Lease
Greetings, Gals!! "Hi. My name is Mona. I'm a gravyaholic. Really - I
am addicted to any gravy...any white-sauce. I've mixed - I've created
my own sauces. I just can't stop." Usually I'm pretty good. I know my
triggers. I know when to say "no." I know when to walk away from a
dangerous situation. But, lately...I've heard the call. "Sausage gravy
and biscuits" has... read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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