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“Well,” said Steve, the tall cowboy, “at least it’s Friday and we all have the weekend to look forward to.” Doc glanced up from his paper at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop and world dilemma think tank. “Fastest Friday you’ll ever experience, Steve,” said Doc.
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Where Rooks County Shares A Good Laugh

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On the outskirts of a small town, there was a big, old pecan tree just inside the cemetery fence. One day, two boys filled up a bucketful of nuts and sat down by the tree, out of sight, and began dividing the nuts. “One for you, one for me, one for you, one for me,” said one boy.
Where Rooks County Shares A Good Laugh

Memorial Day

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Memorial Day Dale Anderson brought this poem to the Sentinel-Times for Memorial Day, entitled “Look, God.” Look, God, I have never spoken to you, but now I want to say, “How do you do?' You see, God, they told me You didn't exist. And like a fool, I believed all this.
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During the wedding rehearsal, the groom took the marriage official to one side and said, “I’ll give you $500 if you change my wedding vows. When you reach the part where I promise to love, honor, and obey and ‘forsaking all others, be faithful to her forever,’ I want you to just leave that part out.” The official hesitated for a minute, but then accepted the money.
Where Rooks County Shares A Good Laugh

Happy Graduation!

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Happy Graduation! Go Be Great! Be strong and courageous, and do not be afraid, do not be discouraged for the Lord will be with you wherever you go. Joshua 1:9 Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life.
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Home Country

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When we first noticed the baby sparrow, here at the house, it saddened us all. He had fallen from his nest and was slowly walking around the front yard under the tree while his mother and father had an absolute fit.
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Doc hadn’t even finished loading his coffee with fake sugar before Steve piped up. “I think it’s disgusting and weird and unnatural and it should be outlawed!” the tall cowboy said, coming to rest at the philosophy counter of the Mule Barn truck stop.
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Where Rooks County Shares A Good Laugh

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I can’t find who sent this in shortly after Mother’s Day last year, but it is purported to be answers from elementary-age students to questions about moms. Why did God make mothers: 1.
Where Rooks County Shares A Good Laugh

Letter to the Editor

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Dear Editor, The Neighborhood Revitalization Program exists to encourage investment, growth, and longterm stability in communities that need it most. In rural Kansas, where many counties face population decline, the program is essential.
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Mothers Day

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Mothers Day Mothers grow old quietly, but their love for you never fades. What they want most isn’t gifts or grand gestures, but simply your time, your presence, and the comfort of knowing you’re there.
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