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By Bryan Clay Submitted to Corner Post Late one recent afternoon, my brother-in-law and I took our three young sons to the farm of a friend to meet some of the many bullfrogs my friend said lived there. I wish you could have seen the boys! They prepared by dressing in “sneaky” clothes (including rubber

By Lisa Harvey Submitted to Corner Post I am reminded of a law of diffusion which states that molecules in quantity of a gas will spread out or contract to evenly fill the volume of the container they are in. I believe that, likewise, whatever time we seem to have available will be filled up

By Corner Post Check out these upcoming events. Sound of Speed Air Show, Sept. 14 & 15 (Saturday and Sunday), Rosecrans Memorial Airport, St. Joseph, Missouri. Free admission. https://stjairshow.com/ Celtic Street Faire, 3:30 p.m. — 9:30pm Friday, Sept. 14, Felix Street Square, St. Joseph, Missouri. https://stjomo.com/event/8th-annual-celtic-street-faire/ AppleJack Festival, Sept. 20-22 (Friday through Sunday) and Sept.

By Corner Post Communities have a heartbeat all their own. The residents, and visitors who interact with them there, provide the pulse that keeps the community alive. This is true of small rural towns, as well as of small, cultural enclaves within large cities. And one of the best places to check the pulse of

By Country Living Fall Baking Submitted by Mary Bailey Scallions and cornbread make a wonderful combination. Scallion Cornbread 3/4 cup (1½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for pan 1 bunch scallions, thinly sliced (about 1 cup) 1 cup all-purpose flour, spooned and leveled 1 cup stone-ground cornmeal 1 tablespoon sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder

By Corner Post There was a time long ago when many aspects of life were simpler, though no less harsh. So it was in families, institutions and even sporting events. In general, there were fewer choices and less distractions, fewer conveniences and less dissatisfaction, fewer opportunities and less pressure. Is the loss of what was

By Submitted by Bonnie Shaver A little house with three bedrooms and one car on the street. A mower that you had to push to make the grass look neat. In the kitchen on the wall, we had our only phone. There was no need for recording things; someone was always home. We had a

By Ernest White Submitted to Corner Post Half of all private businesses close their doors for good within five years of opening, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Only three in ten private businesses celebrate a 10-year anniversary. And as years roll by, fewer and fewer remain viable. Market demands, input costs, government

By Scott Weller Submitted to Corner Post The Gold Medal. The Lombardi Trophy. The Triple Crown. These prizes go to the most outstanding participants. Assuming you and I haven’t won any of these, does that mean we are losers? Not necessarily. It’s important to have perspective regarding activities in which we engage. An Olympian’s goal

By Mark Lane Submitted to Corner Post Terri Karper had a vision. When she was a child, her family enjoyed camping. As an adult, she owned and operated a landscaping business in northern California. And in 2019 she sold the business to move closer to family in Missouri. As part of the transition, she bought

By Shawn Everett Submitted to Corner Post Mnemonics (pronounced nee-MON-ix because the first letter is silent) are hints that jog our memory. The most common among English speakers is the ABC song. It uses a tune to help us remember the letters of the alphabet in order. (You’re singing it now, aren’t you?) Other examples

By Sugar Creek Christian Church and Ladies Aid Cookbook Submitted to Corner Post This delicious treat will transport you straight to the tropics. Piña colada cream pie 1½ cups dried shredded coconut 3/4 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 tsp. salt 3 cups milk 4 egg yolks, beaten 4 tbs. butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract

By Matthew Ward Submitted to Corner Post I know a family in which the five children always get along peacefully and considerately. Raise your hand if you believe that. In any family with two or more kids, competitiveness and disagreement are bound to lead to some level of less-than-harmonious love. My two brothers, two sisters

By Mark Lane Submitted to Corner Post The grass is not always greener on the other side. Sometimes it’s a matter of perspective. If I look down rows of crops before the plants are tall, I tend to see far more dirt than plants. But viewed from the side, the same field at the same

By The Sugar Creek Christian Church and Ladies Aid Society Cookbook Submitted to Corner Post These zucchini brownies are divine and make a great treat since zucchinis are currently in season. Whole-wheat dark chocolate zucchini brownies 1 cup white whole-wheat flour 1/3 cup Nestle Toll House Baking Cocoa 1 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1/2 tsp.