Tell Her She’s Beautiful In All New Ways

 by Kevin Burton   OK guys, Valentine’s Day is coming.  This gift from me to you, for use in your valentine’s messages, comes with a warning label.    This is a list of words that mean “beautiful,” supplied by our friends at Merriam-Webster. Some of these words don’t sound very complimentary though.  Wade through them …

Five Ways To Make Your Relationship Last

by Julie Nguyen Verywell Mind    Being in a healthy relationship can be one of the greatest experiences in the world, but staying together requires hard work. The good news is that this sort of effort doesn’t have to be so difficult. In fact, strengthening the connection can feel easy with the right tools.      Whether you’re …

Quiet Mornings With God, In My Corner

by Kevin Burton    There is a recliner in my corner, beaten, battered and blue.    On the night I received the keys to the Mancave I was told by the proprietor, “You can get rid of that.” But I kept the chair because it was beaten, battered and blue.    You see my late …

Sports Terms We Use In Everyday Life

by Dictionary Scoop    Each sport has its slang, shared by both players and fans as an inside language meant for those in the know. These words and expressions come from all over the place, with origins as varied as the messages they convey.    While some are secret words only used within the realm …

MLB To Replace Vandalized Robinson Statue

by Kevin Burton    From something heinous, comes something great in Wichita. And who knows how far it will go?    The Statue of Jackie Robinson which was stolen Jan. 25 from McAdams Park in Wichita was found broken beyond repair and burning in a trash can at nearby Garvey Park Tuesday.    But yesterday …

Yum, Yum, It’s Eat Brussel Sprouts Day!

by Kevin Burton    Looking for a source of quick energy and nutrition?  You picked a great day for it. Step right up. It’s Eat Brussels Sprouts day!    The day is celebrated Jan. 31 each year,  according to nationaltoday.com.    “Brussels sprouts belong to the Gemmifera group of cabbages, which are grown for their …

Billy Joel To Release New Song Thursday

by Kevin Burton    Is it just that easy, like flipping a switch?    Guess we’ll find out Thursday, when Columbia Records drops the first new Billy Joel single in 17 years, a song called “Turn The Lights Back On.”    “In a press release from his label, Columbia Records, the song is said to …

Speak Up Christian, Wherever You Are

by Kevin Burton    If you know the way, show the way.    This admonition for Christians to share the good news of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ, has been said many times and in many ways.    It’s amazing and scandalous that we – I include myself in this – don’t speak up …

High-Tech Glove Combats Parkinson’s

From todayonline.com LAS VEGAS —Roberta Wilson-Garrett looked at the glove keeping her right hand steady and smiled.    At bay for the moment were tremors caused by Parkinson’s disease affecting her muscle control. She could do things others take for granted, such as write crisply with a pen or hold a cup of coffee without spilling. …

Quibbles And Bits Feline Edition: Bilingual Cat

by Kevin Burton    Sometimes the people news is too depressing  to deal with. Sometimes as a remedy, I turn to the world of my cats.    You will notice that people tend to creep into the cat news. This may be unfortunate but may be inevitable.    So here on Page 7, all the …