By NANCY PATRICK I try to write an article every other week, but I sometimes find that difficult because just as I decide on a topic, some world event distracts my attention. I actually started my last article on Steinbeck’s East of Eden three times before I finally found a focus. My first attempt related to my bout of Covid
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By JIM NICHOLS Writing instructors sometimes say that writing about oneself is not particularly interesting to readers; readers want to read about themselves, not you. That makes sense to me, but I will break that suggestion here and tell you about someone in my life. I justify this because, I suspect, each of you has or had one or more
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON February 13, 1994 “Well, today was not the best of days — I found out I have cancer. But oh, what blessings I have enjoyed! Love of family, friends, and fellow Christians; honest and honorable caregivers; reasonable comfort. Today, God began to show me the ballpark I will be called upon to play in. My assignment is
Read moreTHE IDLE AMERICANCommentary by Dr. Don Newbury An older woman, her age nearing the century mark, deeply desired to attend the recent Howard Payne University homecoming. She received her baccalaureate degree there some 75 years ago, and this was her first trip back to Brownwood since her graduation. “I wanted to see Old Main one last time,” she said, remembering that most
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By LORETTA FULTON Noted author Kathleen Norris will be in Abilene in early November as a guest of the Episcopal Church of the Heavenly Rest. Norris’ presentations will be open to the public. Most events are free, but there will be a $50 charge for a cocktail reception, book signing, dinner, lecture and Q&A on Tuesday, Nov. 7. That event
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDWhen: National collection week Nov. 13-20Where: Local drop-off locations are First Baptist Church, 1333 N. Third St., Wylie Methodist Church. 3430 Antilley Road, and Pioneer Drive Baptist Church, 701 S. Pioneer Drive. First Baptist Church, Sweetwater, Church of the Nazarene, Hamlin, Mountain Top Church, Cisco, and First Baptist Church, Ballinger also are drop-off locations. Contact: Area coordinator is Naomi
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The church has been wrong too often — we keep hoping we’ll figure it out. Glenn Dromgoole is a former editor of the Abilene Reporter-News and the author of numerous books. He and his wife, Carol, own Texas Star Trading Company.
Read moreI have to deeply protest the inclusion of the article by the Archbishop of Canterbury regarding the hospital bombing in Gaza. The idea that this was caused by Israel was nearly immediately debunked, but those with an agenda and the media, always looking to demonize Israel, have run with this misinformation. The attack as described by Welby, violated the sanctity
Read moreJay Moore, Abilene’s premiere historian, will be guest speaker for the October meeting of the Abilene Association of Congregations. His topic will be, “How I Get Home,” detailing some local history. The public is invited to attend the meeting, which begins at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, at Highland Church of Christ, 425 Highland Ave. Lunch is included for a
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