By Glenn Dromgoole (This is the first of three excerpts from the book Parables from the Diamond that I co-authored with Phil Christopher, published in 2009 and now out of print.) The ball is hit to deep right-center field. The centerfielder takes off at the crack of the bat, straining every muscle as he attempts to make a spectacular catch
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By Glenn Dromgoole A few things I’ve learned after making Abilene my home for 40 years. Maybe you’ll agree. * Someone said “Keep Abilene Boring” and we take that as a compliment. * Quoting the Bible in Abilene is a contact sport. * A yellow traffic light means speed up and look both ways. * A green traffic light means
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By Glenn Dromgoole Would you rather be rich or famous? Or both? Or neither? As one who is neither, let me offer a couple of thoughts on the question. Yes, I have to say, I would like to be rich. Yes, sometimes I think, I would like to be famous. Then I look at the news and see all these
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By Glenn Dromgoole Johnnie Lou Avery Boyd, beloved longtime Abilenian who now lives in Midland, recently sent me a copy of her latest book, Wisdom of the Aged. And, indeed, the 185 pages (8 ½ by 11 in an easy-to-read typeface) are packed with practical and insightful wisdom. Johnnie Lou writes: “I wish a wise elder had sat me down
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By Glenn Dromgoole I am virtually blind in my left eye (from shingles) and am being treated for macular degeneration in my right eye — but I’m reading more than ever. I am thankful for large print books, and I am especially thankful for the great selection of large print novels at the Abilene Public Library. Like many folks, as
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By Glenn Dromgoole I learned the Scout Law as a Boy Scout many years ago in Sour Lake, Texas. I can’t say that I’ve always lived up to those ethical principles, but they certainly abide as something to strive for. A Scout is:TrustworthyLoyalHelpfulFriendlyCourteousKindObedientCheerfulThriftyBraveCleanReverent At a recent Scouting event, everyone in the room stood and repeated the Scout Law. As I
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Click on the following links for related stories:Presbyterians, City Celebrate 145 Years‘Presbyterian Church Increases by a Dozen’Presbyterian, Abilene History: A Minter Family Legacy By Glenn Dromgoole Abilene was founded on March 15, 1881 — 145 years ago. As a tribute to my beloved, adopted hometown, I’ve tried to express some thoughts in the haiku poetic format, consisting of three lines – five syllables
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Click on the following links for related stories:Presbyterian/Abilene History: A Minter Family LegacyA Prayer for Abilene By Loretta Fulton Just over two weeks before the city of Abilene was founded on March 15, 1881, the Presbyterians had already put down roots. They claimed a spot at North 1st and Pine streets by setting up a tent. A marker on the corner
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Click in the following links for relPresbyterians, City Celebrate 145 YearsPresbyterian, Abilene History: A Minter Family Legacy Editor’s note: Glenn Dromgoole will lead the singing of this hymn following his presentation Wednesday night at First Central Presbyterian Church. The Wednesday, Feb. 25, event is part of the church’s–and the city’s–145th anniversary. Dromgoole’s presentation begins at 6:30 p.m. By Glenn Dromgoole On March
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