By JIM NICHOLS One of the things humans just seem to do naturally is to compare our behavior to that of animals. We are good at this anthropomorphic trick—saying, “Look how that animal is acting just like a human.” Kevin McGowan, an ornithologist at Cornell University, suggests this is backward reasoning. “Thinking of animals like people is misleading and unhelpful
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By LORETTA FULTON Jimmy Dorrell isn’t sure whether his father-in-law ever forgave him. Not long after his marriage, Dorrell and his wife, Janet, sold their house and bought airline tickets so they could travel the world for six months. But, as it turned out, that trip proved to be much more than a sight-seeing excursion. The couple saw magnificent cathdrals
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By LORETTA FULTON Members of Abilene’s Temple Mizpah are gearing up for several events to be held during the High Holy Days, which begin with Rosh Hashanah and end with Yom Kippur. Cantor Monica J. O’Desky, who lives in Crowley, will be in Abilene for all services. A catered Rosh Hashanah lunch will be served at the temple, 849 Chestnut
Read moreBy LORETTA FULTON “That’s my daughter and her three children,” Ann Hawkins said in amazement, pointing to a picture in a massive photo album. “Look at her hair!” “I was the first one married in the sanctuary,” Jane Haley Reed said proudly, as she joined Hawkins and Vi Bearden in scouring the photo album. Those are the kinds of comments
Read moreIDLE AMERICAN Commentary by Dr. Don Newbury A majority of us have drawn lines in the dirt, emphasizing the point beyond which we simply will not be pushed by pesky, ever-encroaching technology. Most of us gradually fold, however. In retreat mode, we still draw lines, but they are evermore faint, each drawn with diminishing enthusiasm. I was a stubborn hold-out when
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Global Samaritan Resources, 2074 N. First St, is collecting food and other items needed in relief efforts following the devastation of Hurricane Dorian. Global Samartian is supporting Iris Relief and other humanitarian aid and disaster relief organizations. Our warehouse will be open for you to drop off the following items Monday, Sept. 9 through Thursday, Sept. 12, from 8: a.m. to
Read moreBrian Massey’s Houses for Healing addition on Hickory Street continues to grow with the acquisition of property across the street from the original four tiny houses. The land will allow for additional houses, plus an existing house will be remodeled into a chapel, preserving the house in honor of the family who lived there. It will be known as the
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON You stare at the line with pen in hand. To sign it means freedom, yet at the same time, it brings thoughts of memories that once were a part of a happier life. Thoughts of flowers, fancy clothes, smiles, and looking toward a bright future seem like faded pictures of a life that once was so alive
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By NANCY PATRICK Psalm 24: 1-2 (NIV) The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; for he founded it on the seas and established it on the waters. Today’s media bombards us with news about national borders, ethnic groups, immigration (legal and illegal), and refugee crises around the world. I can
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Spirit Of Abilene 