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Ancient history seems not so ancient when you can see it, touch it, feel it, walk around in it. Living in Turkey gives me the opportunity to do exactly that just about every day. In the center of the suburb where I live on the edge of Istanbul, . . .
Surprise Lily, Magic Lily, Resurrection Lily or Naked Lady, whatever you call it, it is the lily that you see in bloom at this time of summer with all stems and no foliage. Lycoris is its genus name and is actually grown from a bulb. This lily can . . .
Dave the Shark Boy, the rooster, and the hungry monk Lambini were in the dinghy headed for where Dave’s mom and dad’s sail boats were anchored. The monk — everyone called him Brother Lamb — asked Dave if he had anything to eat.
Dave said, . . .
Cross Connections is hosting its first annual Golf Outing on September 26 at Brookwood Golf Course.
The event is an 18-hole scramble with registration to begin at 12 noon and golf to begin at 12:30 p.m. A cookout and awards ceremony will follow the . . .
Dear Readers,
I have been writing back and forth with a WWII vet named Mitch. He has many an interesting tale to tell, and I am passing along the newest to you. This is not about the war, but about his growing up with his twin. He is a product of . . .
Our beautiful 3 -1/2 year old daughter, LeighAnn, accidently drowned on May 28, 1995. On Sunday, September 24, 1995, the first annual LeighAnn Palmer Scholarship Fund Golf Outing was held in her memory and it established two scholarship funds.
One . . .
As local dogs and cats continue to feel the pinch of a slow economy, two groups are joining forces to increase pet adoptions and ensure that homeless animals have access to basic medical care. H.O.P.E. for Animals in conjunction with Fort Wayne Animal . . .
Edwin Paul and Mary Lou (VanOsdale) Fox celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on July 25th, 2009, with a family dinner at a local restaurant.
The couple was married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on July 25, 1959. They honeymooned at the Wisconsin . . .
The brown trout story
There were just four of us headed north this year, my older brother Bill, Jim Teusch, Boyd Tarney and myself. Canada has become a pleasant routine for us; Teusch does the grocery shopping, brother Bill takes care of the boat, . . .
Jennifer Marie McCombs of Springfield, Ohio formerly Bellevue, Ohio and Landon Mark Matuska of Maumee, Ohio formerly Fort Wayne, were married on June 27, 2009 at First Lutheran Church in Bellefontaine, Ohio officiated by Reverend Jonathon D. Bull.
The . . .
Village Bowl is alive and well, not closing, just getting better.
They are under new management, with plans to revitalize the center, yet keeping the esthetics, and being a showplace in the Village.
“This won’t happen overnight but it will be done,” . . .
My Old True Love
I am at the lake house, now, alone. I picked up a book that I read a few weeks ago and am reading it all over again. Sometimes a book you have fallen in love with is like an old friend: faithful, predictable, and warm. The name of . . .
There is nothing that will promote family togetherness any more than stringing beans together. This was a ritual practiced by my family when we were small, and we all got to take part in it (babies and toddlers were excused). Picking the beans was . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: Phil’s (Philo T. Farnsworth), urgent knocking at my door . . .
There are approximately six weeks left of very good weather in which one can use these ideal outdoor conditions to re-pot their indoor, tropical house plants and allow them to adjust outside. And it takes just about the whole six weeks for this adjustment . . .
After Dave the Shark Boy rescued Rooster Barrack and the hungry Monk, he set his course towards the other side of the island where his Mom and Dad’s boats were anchored. His parents were separated; both had sail boats, and he enjoyed the freedom . . .
Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth (SAFY), a local not-for-profit foster care and adoption agency, is organizing a Fort Wayne Motorcycle Charity Ride. Motorcycle enthusiasts are invited to participate in this ride August 15, 2009 to benefit . . .
BE PATIENT
The best experiences of life are the ones not yet lived.
Time is such a thief. Songs have been written about it, but when it comes to you, full-face, you are shocked. I got a notice that my 50th reunion is coming up. 50th!!!!?? How could 50 years have passed since I graduated, with my whole life ahead . . .
July heat spreads across our hills, tempered by a welcome breeze that ruffles through the trees. The fullness of summer is upon us. The Rose of Sharon bushes are bursting into bloom along with the blue August lilies, while on the meadows and roadsides . . .
DAY BREAK
from “Song Eternal”
It is the quiet of the morning that I love, to have my morning coffee, walking in the backyard, awaiting the song of my winged friends.
I notice a large sunflower, roses that await the morning sun, the fragrant smell . . .
“Go Max Go!” shouted Sam as his dog raced through the obstacle course. Max was the last dog to race and he was neck and neck with the leading component’s time. “Wooh Max. That’s my boy!” Sam screamed as Max crossed the finish line beating . . .
There are approx-imately 23 species of hydrangeas but only five are commonly sold in this area. These Japanese natives are known as big leaf, French, garden or florist quality hydrangeas. All seem to winter hardy here even though they are only rated . . .
While Barrack feasted on rice worms Brother Lamb slowly reached for his catch pole with the loop at its end. This would’ve been rooster Barrack’s last meal on earth, but just as the monk was about to slip the noose around his neck the ground split . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: It was our wedding night and I was in our motel room. More than an hour had passed since Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth) had left to return the borrowed roadster. Stretched across the big honeymoon . . .
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Nurse Claire Avery has her future mapped out perfectly…until she is assigned to work in the ER. Claire finds her world spinning out of control after dealing with a tragedy that hits too close . . .
Great Food For All is being offered by Southwest Assembly of God, 7702 Smith Rd, Fort Wayne, just west of Waynedale at the corner of Smith and Lwr. Huntington Roads.
This low cost, high-quality, national and regional brand food program offers grocery . . .
A continuation of Pemberly Farnsworth’s story: When I first met Phil (Philo T. Farnsworth) there was a brilliant illuminating twinkle in his eyes and I had to agree with his sister Agnes. He was someone special. I subconsciously put him . . .
The City of Fort Wayne, Animal Care & Control Department has issued a hot weather alert for pet owners. Animals exposed to high temperatures, high humidity, and inadequate ventilation can become ill or irritable, and may pose a danger to themselves . . .
Students at seven schools saved nearly a half-ton of clothing and school supplies from going into the landfill by donating them instead of throwing them away at the end of the school year.
Elmhurst and Snider high schools, Towles Intermediate School . . .