By Jim Nichols We remember Major League Baseball great Yogi Berra not only for his playing ability but also for his way of generating phrases that are awkwardly and weirdly true. An example is “You can observe a lot by watching.” It is a strange way of teaching the value of observation and active listening. In late December and early
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By Loretta FultonChristmas 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 at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, with the lighting of the Christmas tree in front of City Hall. Revolution Strings will begin
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By Nancy Patrick I don’t know if you face aging with the same trepidation as I do, but if you do, perhaps these thoughts will encourage you as we walk the final stretch. Though people age very differently, I attribute much of how our bodies and minds age to our genetics; however, lifestyles also contribute to the process. I have
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The following article was written by the Most Reverend Michael Sis for the West Texas Angelus, the monthly newspaper of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. It is posted here with permission. By Bishop Michael Sis Advent is a season of hope. We mirror the ancient Israelites’ longing for the coming of the Messiah, and we anticipate the second coming
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Season of AdventClick here to read “Advent in the Jubilee of Hope” by the Most Reverend Michael Sis, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of San Angelo. By Loretta Fulton The Hanging of the Greens, Advent Fairs, and the publication of daily devotional booklets signal that the season of Advent has arrived. The first day of Advent will be Sunday, Nov. 30,
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By Danny Minton Most of us born before 1950 remember exactly where we were when we heard the news on this date, November 22, 1963. It was a little after 12:30 p.m. on a Friday afternoon, while standing in the lunch line at school, that the words began to spread, and a typically loud crowd slowly grew quiet. We just
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United Way’s Winter LightfestNovember 29thDecember 5th – December 7thDecember 12th – December 14thDecember 19th – December 23rdDecember 26th – December 27thGates open at 5:30 p.m.Last Admission at 9 p.m.Walking trail hours 6 – 10 p.mClick here for more information and various ticket options. Winter Lightfest, a megawatt fundraiser for the United Way, will open this year on Saturday, Nov. 29,
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By Loretta Fulton Most people in Abilene know Sara Core as Dr. Core, a beloved veterinarian for 34 years. Patients–or their owners–may be surprised to learn that after retirement, she was ordained as an elder in the Presbyterian Church USA (PCUSA). Her first pastorate was actually two congregations in two separate locations, Snyder and Colorado City. She served both every
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Get in the mood for a joyous holiday season with a presentation by Glenn Dromgoole on his latest book, The Christmas Spirit: A Celebration in Word & Song, at the November meeting of the Abilene Association of Congregations. Everyone is invited to the meeting on Wednesday, Nov. 19, at Wylie Methodist Church, 3430 Antilley Road. Meetings begin with lunch at 11:45 a.m.
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