Another sign that “The End” is nigh?

Recently I wrote about past (and current) efforts to predict the coming of “The End.” This brought a response from my buddy Wayne, who among other things is an ordained Baptist minister. Wayne reminded me of what Mark Twain said on the subject. “I don’t worry about...

Squirrel hunting

When we talked about huntin,’ it was almost always, without question, squirrel huntin’ we were talking about. There were a few bird (quail) hunters around,  but they were considered a step above ordinary hunters. Big city living has changed my whole perspective about...

Look out for the nose of a camel

By Norma Kirkpatrick All cultures have their own wisdom literature, with wise sayings that teach a lesson. No matter how ancient they might seem to be, they have endured.  You can probably remember several sayings used in your family.  One of the ancient ones I...

11-6 Obituaries

Larry Jefferson Saylor, Sr. Larry Jefferson Saylor, Sr., 79, of Beulah, Alabama, was born February 14, 1936, in Georgia to Earnest Saylor and Tressie Waters Saylor.  He passed away on November 2, 2015, at East Alabama Medical Center.  Funeral service was held at 2...