Faith: Life-Changing Words
A handful of words can change one’s life. Consider what happens to a person when another says, “Will you marry me?” or “I’m pregnant!” Or when an…
Editorial
Guest Editorial: Coping Tips for Trauma
If you or a loved one experience or witness a life-threatening event, you may feel extremely upset or confused afterwards. Other effects can include trouble concentrating…
Guest Editorial: Look to Community Banks for Small Mortgages
While the nation’s growth has promoted a years-long housing recovery, some consumers report that they’re having trouble getting mortgages for an unusual reason: the loans…
The Old Coot steps into a time machine
Time travel. We can do it! But, it’s a one-way street. We can only go back in time, not ahead. Us old coots do it…
Fireworks prove hazardous for pets: Animal Care Sanctuary implores pet owners to act with care
As residents begin planning their Fourth of July celebrations, Animal Care Sanctuary (ACS) is putting out a plea asking that animals be kept in mind,…
Faith: Preventing Summer Spiritual Slump for Children and Adults
Googling “summer slump” results in many ideas for parents and grandparents about helping children continue to learn and grow while school is out. For example, check out…
Cars We Remember – Rare Mercury Cougar XR7-G and the legend of Dan Gurney
Q: Greg I enjoy your old-time articles, especially when you add your experiences and mention the legends of racing. I am still a Mercury fan…
The Old Coot waits his turn
Don’t crowd ahead! Stay in line! Wait your turn! Don’t buck the line! Those are a few of the exhortations that taught children how to…
Collector Car Corner – Superchargers, turbochargers and nitrous oxide
Q: Greg, I think I can stump the professor! Who was the first racer to utilize a GM 6-71 blower? I have a six-pack riding…
The Old Coot failed the test; got an ‘F’
I got my report card this morning. I walked out to retrieve the recycle bin and saw that it wasn’t empty. It had a small…