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
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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.
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What would Jesus say about Christians endorsing hate and racism? 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.
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By JIM NICHOLS While delivering Meals on Wheels, it is not unusual to pick up the newspaper in the yard or ask if I need to check the mailbox. One of the women on my route appreciated receiving the paper, but consistently complained about how small it was becoming. She was right. Like many local newspapers, advertising revenue has fallen
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By LORETTA FULTON Halloween, Dia de los Muertos, All Saints Day and All Souls Day will be observed in the coming days, with plenty of fun mixed in with solemn religious traditions. For the third consecutive year, Pioneer Drive Baptist Church is commandeering Cypress Street for a Fall Family Fellowship on Wednesday, Oct. 25, and everyone is invited. Hours are
Read moreBy DANNY MINTON From the earliest I can remember, I had always wanted to be a Plano Wildcat. On Friday evenings, we’d hop in the car with my dad and drive the dozen or so blocks to Rice Field, home of the maroon and white Wildcat football team. We always arrived early, even before the ticket takers at times. My
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