THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury I’m sure Will Rogers was a friendly guy, even if the quote usually attributed to him has been taken out of context. During an interview, he mentioned prominent men he’d met, all of whom he liked. (Lesser guys weren’t referenced.) This observation aside, I have a friend whose admirers feel as strongly about
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Three artists will discuss religious influences in their works at the April meeting of the Abilene Interfaith Council. The public is invited to the free meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 18, at First Central Presbyterian Church, 400 Orange St. Enter through the office doors. Painter Jennifer Jones, sculptor Nolan Kelley, and oboist Susie Rockett will present a panel discussion.
Read moreRegistration is under way for a new class at FaithWorks that begins on Tuesday, May 30. The free 13-week personal and career development class will be the 60th for FaithWorks of Abilene, which was founded and is led by Joyce Dalzell. Classes meet 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 1229 North Mockingbird Lane. Breakfast and lunch are included free
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By LORETTA FULTON Going AWOL at Abilene Christian University is not only a good thing, it’s encouraged. Unlike the military version of AWOL (Away Without Leave) that carries punishment with it, the ACU version is inviting and rewarding. It stands for All Walks Of Life and is the name of the university’s interfaith chapel. Currently, Christians, Hindus, and Muslims attend,
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By NANCY PATRICK I have lived in Abilene most of my life—and that’s a long time. Excluding the times I lived elsewhere because of career moves, I have lived here forty-one years. I grew up here in the fifties and sixties, attained my education here (first grade through M.A. in English), and have made my home here since 1990 when
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Way back when, I agreed to serve as judge of pageants held annually in Fort Stockton and DeLeon. I–and another couple of judges–were to select queens of the Water Festival and the Peach and Melon Festival, respectively. It shouldn’t have been “rocket surgery,” but I didn’t realize that I would be detested (or near
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By JIM NICHOLS You and I have trouble being consistent with our beliefs and stances. Sometimes, those inconsistencies are minor and overlooked by others and by ourselves. There may be issues, however, where it is worth our reconsideration. Here is a fill-in-the-blank exercise. It is based on a statement appearing in a published article. What word would you put into
Read moreSt. Luke Orthodox Church, 501 Sunset Drive4/9: Palm Sunday: 9 am, Matins; 10 am, Divine Liturgy. Lunch follows in the hall; 6 pm, Bridegroom Mat4/10: Holy Monday: 6 pm, Bridegroom Matins 4/11: Holy Tuesday: 6 pm, Bridegroom Matins 4/12: Holy Wednesday: 6 pm, Holy Unction4/13: Holy Thursday, 6 pm, Service of the Twelve Passion Gospels 4/14: Holy Friday: 10 am, Royal Hours; 3:30 pm,
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By LORETTA FULTON The late Jack Ridlehoover, longtime pastor of Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, will be the topic of one of the presentations Saturday, April 15, during the final session of the West Texas Historical Association. The association is holding its annual meeting at the Elegante Suites Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15. Dr. Rich Traylor, history professor at
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