We Are Community 279 As you know pausing to watch the sunset, taking photos to send to friends and thanking God for the day is one of my favorite times of day.  With the return to Central Standard time, this…

We Are Community 278 Glad I was able to visit the White House many years ago while it was still intact.  I believe one entered through the East Wing.  Another thing I remember from that event is that I knew…

We Are Community 277 What does one do when a racoon seems to have moved into your garage.  I left the garage door a bit ajar one day to let a kitty out and a racoon seemed to have noticed…

We Are Community 276 Sometimes my life has a bit more excitement than I would like.  Have been getting up at 6 am to get to Smithfield close to 8 am for the Spoon River Drive.  Yesterday, Saturday, it was…

We Are Community 275 Mix a teacher of 25 years with an antique dealer of 43 years with a lady married to car dealer for 25 years into one “little old lady” and you probably should not say “I’ll give…

We Are Community 273 I am safely home, the car is in the garage and for that I am most grateful.  It has been an interesting weekend and whether this is a good idea, I have decided to tell you…

We Are Community 272 Love the Legacy Theater in Carthage.  Last night’s show was “The Piano Men” and I expected a show about Elton John and Billy Joel but it was so much more.  The show featured music from the…

We Are Community 271 Well, I won with Power Ball this week!  I matched the power ball and won $4.  Enough to pay for the tickets I bought but not enough for the village of small houses I thought might…

We Are Community 270 Forgot to mention the church service in the Plymouth Park during Old Settlers.  It was conducted by the Plymouth Baptist Church and was much appreciated and well attended.  Also, a big thank you to them for…

We Are Community 269 The 139th Plymouth Old Settlers is officially over with only barricades still blinking to keep vigil.  I believe a good time was had by all!  There was something for everyone to enjoy.  The food was great. …