Love’s Geography

“Friendship makes prosperity more shining and lessens diversity by dividing and sharing it.” - Cicero In stillness is found the shelter of compassionate understanding. Resting in the crevices of our experiences is the wisdom of growth.

Is My COLA Increase Based on My Current SS Benefit?

Dear Rusty: I started collecting SS when I turned 70 to maximize my income. One factor that is never mentioned is that the annual cost of living increase appears to be based on the previous year’s payment.

A Heart’s Desire (Epilogue)

What is your desire? A love of Jesus Christ changes our desire for worldly things to the things of God’s Kingdom. “Therefore you shall love the Lord your God, and keep His charge, His statutes, His judgments, and His commandments always” (Deuteronomy 11:1, NKJV).

Dakota Datebook

Robert Henry Bahmer by Jayme L. Job September 27, 2021 — Robert Henry Bahmer was born on this date in 1904 in Gardena, North Dakota. He is best known for his work with the National Archives, which is responsible for maintaining the records of the United States Federal Government.

What is a birthday...

Birthdays come around once a year. They mean something different to everyone. One thing that is the same for everyone is that it is a day to mark the day that we were born.

…as I am already quite confused.

10:20 a.m. and my coffee cup is empty, not that it really matters as caffeine is a forbidden substance in my life. So every morning, Monday through Friday I make myself a Yeti Drayton Bombers mug full of my favorite decaf blend along with a very healthy dose of creamer.

Christian Churches Defy God Over COVID

Arrogance. Haughty arrogance. Self-righteous arrogance. Sinful arrogance. Killer arrogance.

Letters to the Editor

Dear Editor, “Slow and steady wins the race”—but only if your opponent stops to take a nap.! When I was doing Story Hour, I sometimes wore a turtle costume and hauled a 6 foot stuffed rabbit around with me. One day while walking in the park Karen and Sheila passed me like I was a rock in the road.

Allocations of Ambition

“You’ll never do a whole lot unless you are brave enough to try.” - Dolly Parton The circumference of spirit enlightens the path and trajectory of our dreams.

Will Retiring Early from Work Affect my Social Security?

Dear Rusty: I stopped working at age 55, well before my full retirement age of 66 years and 10 months. I had over 35 years working prior to retiring from work. I don’t intend to start collecting Social Security until my full retirement age.