THE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Errors committed when speaking sometimes, sadly, result in word entanglements that are simply beyond repair. None of us is immune. And, getting out of verbal messes can be as difficult as sticking quills back into the goose. Some folks of national renown are known for their misspoken words, particularly when they open their mouths only
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By Loretta Fulton Christmas concerts, theatrical performances, lights by the millions, a party in Storybook Garden, a parade, a Christmas Vespers service, and much more will usher in the Christmas season in Abilene in early December. The season officially begins Tuesday, Dec. 3, with the downtown City Sidewalks Christmas parade at 6:30 p.m. Before that, a pre-party will be held
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View Post Two upcoming book signings at Texas Star Trading Company, 174 Cypress St., will offer the opportunity to buy books that are perfect for the little ones on your Christmas list. First up will be Janice Six, author of Life Lessons for Littles. Her book signing will be 1-3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30. Six, a retired Presbyterian minister, suggests
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By Loretta Fulton Some of Santa’s reindeer will join the other exotic animals at the Abilene Zoo for a magical Christmas experience beginning Dec. 13. The Abilene Zoo Christmas Celebration, a partnership with Reliant Energy, will be open Dec. 13-23. A blurb on the Zoo website says the following: “Wander through dazzling themed areas with close to one million lights
Read moreBy Danny Minton There’s a saying that’s been around for as long as I can remember. When repeated, it makes everyone stop, think, and relook at the situation in which they find themselves. The most significant debate has come over who first made the statement. Most attribute it to Helen Keller or William Shakespeare. However, it’s said to have been
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By Jim Nichols You probably have heard the joke about the man out for a stroll on his street. He encountered a woman walking her dog and speaking to the dog as if it were a human. He was so amazed that he went right home and told his cat and they both had a good laugh about it. It
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury Here comes another “Mother Hubbard” column.That’s how preachers sometimes describe their sermons–comparable to “Mother Hubbard” dresses.They cover everything but touch nothing. Why are we not surprised? Researchers claim that many companies are taking advantage of the inflationary climate.Their deception is called “shrinkflation.”Some devious practices are “double-whammies,” with prices going up and product size going down. An
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By Loretta Fulton Winter Lightfest, which benefits the United Way of Abilene, opens Saturday, Nov. 30, and ends on Saturday, Dec. 28. In between those dates, you’ll have 13 chances to see the magnificent light display, which is a partnership between the United Way and Christmas Decor by Lone Star Electric. This is the sixth year for the display, which
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Area residents and visitors are invited to the 40th annual Community Thanksgiving Feast at Howard Payne University on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place at HPU’s Mabee University Center, located at 1219 Fisk Street in Brownwood. North Lake Community Church in May will lead and coordinate
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