Month: March 2019
National WEED appreciation day?
written by john c ashworth I’ll bet you didn’t know that today is national Weed Appreciation Day! Another celebration of something that personally, I don’t have a need or desire to celebrate. I have a big yard to take care of and weeds just make it more difficult and ultimately distract from the beauty of…
Read MoreMona Lee Brock, ‘angel’ who counseled suicidal farmers through crisis, dies at 87 – The Washington Post
This is a terrific story about service and about the often unsung foundation of America, our farmers. -John A longtime teacher and school principal, Mrs. Brock offered a sympathetic ear and a soothing, understanding presence to people who raised food to feed the world but could not afford to feed their own families. …She was…
Read MoreLooking back on 49 years in funeral service | News | journalpatriot.com
In my work with funeral directors everyday I am blessed with the opportunity to serve a truly unique and committed group of individuals. This is a great story in the spirit of this effort.* -John Phil Miller of Hays has seen and done it all in the funeral service business, and at the end of…
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