Opinion

To the Editor, Damned Yankees, Are we a horde of dumb backward fools? Are we not “Woke” because we ain’t cool? Are our West Texas values all wrong? Have we not changed, not far enough along? We don’t follow the examples they have set. We’re not like Detroit, Baltimore, or New York yet.

GUEST COLUMNIST Steve looked out from the turret of his cabin and watched the sun set behind the mountain.

Last week’s article reviewing “Misquoting Jesus” by Bart D. Ehrman was a look at one of the types of books that are available. I was raised as a fundamentalist Baptist and believe that the Bible is the inspired word of God as does Immanuel Baptist Church.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: I have two spruce evergreens flanking my front door. Earlier this spring one large branch became brown.

A OC and her Green New Deal buddies in the Biden government are not just winning their crusade against fossil fuels. They’re also wrecking the country – appliance by appliance.

GUEST COLUMNIST “Itook Duckworth to the dog show up in the city last weekend,” Dud said. The other members of the Mule Barn truck stop’s world dilemma think tank and philosophy counter just looked at him.

“Misquoting Jesus: The Story Behind Who Changed the Bible and Why” by Bart D. Ehrman Harper Collins e books, 2008 Mr. Ehrman’s forward gives an extensive look at his background and why he was driven to follow the train of thought that the title declares.

GARDENER’S MAILBAG Note: I have two questions that came in one after the other one day this week. Each pertains to St.

GUEST COLUMNIST When Harley Jacobsen came into Doc’s office the other day for his physical it was a treat for Doc. Harley is one of Doc’s favorite people.

GUEST COLUMNIST As Mother’s Day approaches, it is appropriate that we discuss the physical characteristics, personality traits, coping mechanisms, etiquette rules, life ambitions, etcetera that we inherited from our mothers. Let’s discuss it in hushed tones, though.