Stories from Saturday, November 2, 2019

It's a pretty commonly shared belief that people are either left-brain thinkers or right-brain thinkers -- no rocket science. The theory is If you're mostly analytical and methodical in your thinking you're said to be left-brained, with those whose right side is dominant leaning more toward an out-of-the-box type nature...

It always surprises me when new library patrons ask me "How much does a library card cost?" Here's an important fact: Your first library card is free. All you need to do is bring identification showing your current address where you currently receive mail. ...

Years ago, American librarian and poet Sam Walter Foss wrote a poem expressing in a humorous manner what he considered the unimportance of the posture of prayer. He called it "The Prayer of Cyrus Brown": "The proper way for a man to pray," Said Deacon Lemuel Keyes,...

The words weren't aimed directly at me, but I was recently flummoxed by an unexpected undercurrent of animosity. In an online post, a military veteran refused to confine his anger to people who spit on veterans or ignore veterans. He vented about citizens who actually pause to ACKNOWLEDGE the contribution of former servicepeople!...

Xi Alpha Zeta Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met recently for its annual Taste and Tell meeting. Members were kind enough to share their recipes with us. Becky Cortner 4 cups Monterey Jack Cheese 1/2 large green pepper, chopped 1 can sliced black olives...

Acorn squash are always fun in the fall. They are the perfect little individual bowl when cut in half. My Mom will put some cinnamon, a little brown sugar and butter in the middle and roast it for a great side dish to pork. The sweetness of the squash pairs well with the flavor of pork...

First Baptist Church's youth ministry has planned a free girls' night out 6 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, with young blogger, author and YouTube personality Emma Mae Jenkins. The event is designed for girls seventh grade to college-age and is cosponsored by First Choice Pregnancy Counseling Center...

Today and next Saturday at Fly Arts Center are all about two different types of fantasy. l Comic Art Attack, a day-long event for fans of fantasy and comic books, will be held 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today at The Fly Arts Center on South Main Street. There will be vendors, special speakers, contest and drawing contests, children's activities, and live entertainment, and the first 50 to enter will receive free comic books (limit 2 per household). ...

COLUMBIA – Shelbyville Central closed out the regular season with a 22-13 win at Columbia in a Region 5 5A matchup Friday. night. The win gave the Golden Eagles (9-1, 4-1 5 5A) their best regular season record this century, dating back to 1996 when the team finished with a 9-1 regular season record under former head coach J. Thaxton...