By Marianne Wood My word for 2025 is optimizing. I have some questions to guide why. Have you ever noticed that food tastes weird when you are sick? I’m sure you have. Even chocolate cake. But especially salsa and other spicy foods. Mild salsa on a tongue infected with a cold feels like an acupuncture treatment. And even the best
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The Abilene Association of Congregations is kicking off 2025 with a presentation by Missy Denard, founder and director of New Beginnings-Big Country, a transitional housing and life skills program for women coming out of jail or prison. The meeting will begin with lunch at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Jan, 22, followed by a program, which ends at 1 p.m. A $3
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By Loretta Fulton At least three events will be held Monday, Jan. 20, in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Abilene, including cleaning a neighborhood, enjoying baseball and softball camps, and attending the 31st annual Abilene Black Chamber of Commerce dinner. Let Us Breathe, a local nonprofit that advocates for empowerment, equality, and justice for the underserved
Read moreBy Danny Minton I recently watched the movie “Frankenstein” for the “umpteenth” time. In one scene, Dr. Frankenstein’s monster, having escaped, emerges from the woods and sees a little girl. The scene only lasts about three minutes but portrays a side of the monster that many fail to see. Although initially apprehensive, little Maria sees him and asks if he
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Editor’s Note: Rosten Callarman is executive director of Habitat for Humanity Abilene. He wrote the following tribute to former President Jimmy Carter, who died Dec. 29 at age 100. Carter was noted for his lengthy and avid service to Habitat following his presidency. By Rosten Callarman Jimmy Carter didn’t create Habitat for Humanity, but he was easily our most famous
Read moreBy Danny Minton It’s the first of the year, so I’m rehashing a topic I have discussed several times: being Jesus to those around us. By the time you read this post, you will be well into the year 2025. Chances are many of you made a New Year’s resolution or two, finding the first of the year a good
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury If my ancient Uncle Mort could somehow “saddle up” the University of Texas mascot, and then lean forward, he’d literally be close to the center of Bevo’s horns. As it is, this simple “what if” only figuratively describes his dilemma concerning the outcome of the upcoming Longhorn-Ohio State football game. Whichever team wins will
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By Glenn Dromgoole I was straining to make outthe letters on the bottom lineof the eye chart on the wallwhile the letters on the top linewere clearly visible I was reminded how our focustoo often is on the bottom lineinstead of the top linewhere priorities and values should direct our vision Glenn Dromgoole’s latest book is A Few Encouraging Words. He
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By Nancy Patrick At this time of year—Christmas and New Year’s—people seem to have many expectations. For children, those expectations include toys, money, clothes, and electronics. For adults, they focus on appliances, vehicles, vacations, or better jobs. Expectations play a role in most people’s lives. I have always set unrealistic expectations, not only of myself but others as well. It’s
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