Opinion

Some people were gifted with an amazing capacity of a memory bank. My dad has an incredible memory. He can tell stories of his childhood, and he’s about to turn 96. A number of years ago, I helped him publish his memories in a book for our family, and I was amazed at the details he remembers.

REMEMBERING MY HEROES * On Saturday, May 14th, the town of Greenville, Texas will honor my hero, Audie Leon Murphy, the Hunt County native who was the most decorated American soldier of World War II. Murphy was born near Kingston in 1924 and enlisted in the Army in Greenville on his 18th birthday.

Watching the evening news and the latest reports on the war in Ukraine is both heart-wrenching and gut-wrenching. Such overwhelming evil has taken over that country, where civilians are being targeted, whether they are young or old, men, women or children.

THIS AND THAT * The best Mother’s Day gift you can give your mom is the one she already has…..you! * I may have to sign up for Twitter. * Something a mom would say….“Sometimes I like to mess with my family and hide their stuff where they can’t find it.

We sure do love our animals. They become members of our family, especially if they are indoor pets that are used to getting a lot of attention. At least that’s how Charley has us trained. She’s been on a kick lately that she wants to play fetch with her spikey ball everytime one of us is around.

April 2022 Dear Editor: As we approach the As we approach the 2022 primary and general elections, I would like to share important information about the measures in place to ensure a secure election process and encourage my fellow Kansans to participate in this year’s elections.

* All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing. * I am done with Disney.

Dear Editor: April is recognized nationally as Child Abuse Prevention Month. Now is the time to create positive childhood experiences that enable families to succeed.

I didn’t think I would ever meet a slice of pie that I didn’t like. But I did, just recently, at the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale in Hutchinson. Actually, I need to amend that statement to say: I didn’t think I would ever meet a slice of pie at the Kansas Mennonite Relief Sale that I didn’t like.

EARTH DAY Earth Day is this Friday, April 22nd. Do your part! Plant a tree, take a walk, or throw that pop can in the recycle bin! Every little bit helps!