Opinion

A PENNY SAVED
I have a giant jar of pennies on my bookshelf. The coins on the bottom have been in there for several years, and new ones go in regularly.

WAITING FOR THE PRIZE PATROL
My young daughter and I were not sports fans. But every winter we counted the days until the Super Bowl.

A TRUE DAILY DOUBLE TALK
John, my husband, and I have been together for decades. Everything has been said, all opinions have been voiced, and nearly every life experience has visited our union as the years flew past.

FA-LA-LA-LA-LA
Ilove Christmas music, but I can’t sing on paper. So, here is a story filled with 30-plus songs of the season. See if you can spot them all.



LIVING 9 TO 5
Now that Daylight Saving Time has ended, the activity pattern of my life—and maybe yours— has changed.

Looking for the perfect gift? Give the gift of history
As the holiday season approaches, finding the perfect gift for the person who seems to have everything can be a challenge. This year, why not give them something truly meaningful--a 150th Memorial Plaque that will become a permanent part of Vandalia's history?


Nothing but candy wrappers
By now all that should be left of your Halloween is candy wrappers and rotting pumpkins by the front doorstep.