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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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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