This & That, October 17, 2022

I’ll start with this:

Several elderly church members were being asked to what they attributed their longevity. “And why do you think God has permitted you to reach the age of 92?”, one wealthy lady was asked. Without hesitation, she answered, “I think God is testing the patience of my relatives.”

Locally, our Magazine Homecoming is coming up on October 28 and 29, 2022. The weekend starts with a Spaghetti Dinner on Friday 28th, at 5:00 pm. Elementary Cafeteria, Dine-In, or Carry Out. $8.00 for adults and $5.00 for 12 and under. Tickets can be pre-purchased at Magazine Tire or First Western Bank.

The parade is on Saturday at 9:00 am, and then the Festival at Hank Stone City Park. Bring your chairs for a fun day of food, music, vendors, and just visiting friends. 9:00 am to 2:00 pm.

Oh yes, there will be a movie in the City Park starting at dark on Friday, Oct. 28th. Donations to benefit the Boys and Girls Club, Magazine site. Come Hungry!

Next on the list following Halloween on Monday, Oct. 31st, is the yard sale, Sell It Again on Hwy 10, beginning on Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5. I don’t know about Sunday.

But, Sunday, Nov. 6 is when Day-Light Savings Time ENDS. I heard we won’t have it anymore in 2023. I’m sad because I like it.

Happy Birthday to Betty Scharbor on Oct. 18, to Doug Simmons Jr. on Oct. 20, to Rick Scott on the 21st, to Michael Moats Jr. on the 23rd, to Guy Harrison on the 24th, to great-grandson Radley Reid on Oct 26 (#8), to Jedi Harger on the 28th, also Judy Ashley on the 28th, to Kayne Ashley and Larry Dean Mitchell both on Oct. 29, to Judy Garrett and Kara McAnally both on the 30th, to Paula Leslie Floyd on Oct. 31st, and daughter Jamie Cornan and Debbie Mitchell both on Nov. 1st. We wish you all many more.

Happy Anniversary to my grands Shane and Chelsea Golden on Oct. 22, to Dain and Anita Downs on Oct. 24, to Guy and Margie Harrison on Oct. 28, and to my son Jimmy and his wife D’Lisa Vaught on Oct. 30. We wish you all many more happy years together.

Today in History: Oct. 13…

1775 – The United States Navy had its origins as the Continental Congress ordered the construction of a Naval Fleet.

1792 – The cornerstone of the Executive Mansion, later known as the White House, was laid by President George Washington during a ceremony in the District of Columbia.

Watch out for some cooler changes, and maybe some fall leaves to change color – still no rain here. If you know how, Do A Dance.

Until next time, take care.