The Old Coot is a pro at nap taking
There is a lot of chatter out there about sleep. A lot of worry and anxiety! People say – “I can’t get to sleep!” –…
Editorial
Pastor’s Thoughts: Mental Health and the Church
My view on mental health was way wrong for too long. I thought people who had panic attacks were in need of an exorcism…
Cars We Remember / Collector Car Corner; Fast Studebakers and used car dealer memories
Good day readers. Trying to catch up with my mail, so here’s another week of reader memories! ‘American Graffiti’ ’53 Studebaker and 1951 NASCAR wins …
The Importance of Play for Good Mental Health
We are now in the beginning of a mental health renaissance, rather than thinking we are in a mental health crisis. More people are talking…
The Old Coot tries out a new accent
These thoughts ran through my head and out my pen in 2012. I am still irritated and can’t help but notice the continuation of this…
A Pastor’s Thoughts
For me, Easter is the most glorious day of the year. However, I realize that some of us may not feel like celebrating. Life is full…
Collector Car / Cars We Remember; More motorsports memories and a beautiful Buick Estate wagon
1970 Buick Estate Wagon Q: Greg, I’ve only been in Bloomsburg, Pa. since December, but first I want you to know how much I enjoy…
Easter, A Reminder of Everlasting Life; The secret to a full life is to have no fear of death, because death does not exist
It’s the season of Easter, of new beginnings, a time to spring-clean the home as well as the mind. We take measures not to be…
The Old Coot will reply in 10 seconds? I hope!
There is a good thing going on in society; more and more old coots are communicating with text messages. It delays their interaction, like the…
A Pastor’s Thoughts – On Holy Week
On April 2, 2023, many Christian denominations in the west will celebrate Palm Sunday, the triumphant entrance of Christ into Jerusalem. (Mt 21:1-11) Shouts of “Hosanna…