Local Features

Sometimes life simply gets ahead of you. By a few minutes, a few hours, maybe even a day. Or let’s say your entire fall has been action-packed and life has gotten ahead of you by weeks.

Despite the cost of everything shooting through the roof, we know someone making money. Even better, we are related to him.

One of our daughters recently said the thought of making dinner every night for the rest of her life can nearly trigger a panic attack.

The goal of the Jennings County Panther Pantry is to assist students and their families through food distribution programs. This year, the pantry is run by Roxanne Norton.

Each year it starts just a little bit earlier than the year before. There was a time when the hoopla didn’t begin until November. Then it slowly filled October and spilled over into September.

We have been without a clothes dryer for approximately 24 days, 6 hours, 44 minutes and 22 seconds. But who’s counting?

My better half has a mind for dates, numbers and details, and enjoys family history and genealogy. There are many people who enjoy genealogy, and they have many wonderful conversations. Usually with one another.

Starting this weekend, communities throughout Johnson County will start celebrating the Fourth of July with food, fun and fireworks.

I am about to make my umpteenth trip to the grocery and am not happy about it. Having gathered my shopping essentials — wallet, car keys, cell phone, a list in illegible handwriting, reading glasses and a small chip on my shoulder, I hear a soft voice ask, “Grandma, can I go with you?”