This And That * Make sure to include yourself in the list of things you need to take care of this week. * Someone wrote that sometimes their thoughts get boring, so they go out for a stroll through their mouth.

(Re: last week’s Laugh Lines) This is a true story. Phillip Hardware at 719 Main St., Hays, was operated by four generations named George Phillip, 1896-1997.

This And That * As the Sentinel-Times navigates these next few months as we settle into a routine and work to cover the news from around the county, please remember, I will make mistakes, even though I am “practically perfect in every way,” like my friend, Joan Balderston. I am excited for this new adventure and look forward to what’s in store for the Sentinel-Times! * I don’t know where life will take me in 2026, but I do hope it needs a passport! * Here is a little travel tip…..If you book a cruise for next Thanksgiving or Christmas, you won’t have to cook or cleanup! * Now that the holidays are over, it is time to start counting down to the pool days and it getting dark at 9:00 p.m.! * Someone took a poll of who the best Batman of all time is and actor Christian Bale was chosen as the overwhelming favorite.

Dear All: Happy New Year! Enclosed is my check for the paper renewal. I shall miss the Times’ jokes, editorials, and political cartoons.

Dear Editor: Not too many things really bother me enough to write about much, but this latest ongoing theft of tax dollars is just disgusting. The matter of these 'Somali' immigrants in our country stealing from us big time does anger me, and it should anger every taxpayer.

This And That * I have been a fan of the Fast and Furious movie series since Vin Diesel and Paul Walker as Dominic Toretto and Brian O’Conner got behind the wheels of their fast cars in 2001. I love all the characters and, as Vin Diesel says in the movie and also in the real world, “they are family.” Plus, they added memorable characters along the way, with some of my favorites being Lucas Black, Jason Statham, Kurt Russell, Idris Elba, and Helen Mirren.

Happy New Year! I read this poem and thought I would pass it along…. May this New Year bring gentle light, Guiding your days and calming your night.

Merry Christmas! Away in a manger No crib for a bed, The little Lord Jesus Lay down His sweet head. The stars in the sky look down here He lay, The little Lord Jesus Asleep on the hay.

Santa Sayings * Have you been naughty or nice? * Always believe and I’ll be back next Christmas Eve. * We will see what we can do! * I can’t wait to see what goodies you leave for me and the reindeer on Christmas Eve! * No peeking on Christmas Eve! * I’ve checked the list twice! * Have a holly jolly Christmas! * I love Christmas! * Ho, ho, ho! * My favorite color is red.

This and That * Don't get all weird about getting older. Our age is merely the number of years the world has been enjoying us! * My three personalities: 1.