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Been There, Done That: Halloween 2023

November 8, 2023

“Halloween memories from 1956-1966: Trick-or-treating, mischief, homemade costumes. A surprise visit from daughter in Bugs…

Been There, Done That: Hardscape

November 4, 2023

Transforming our landscape, battling harsh weather, and prioritizing home improvements. Hardscape projects completed, turning dreams…

Been There, Done That: I’m a Mailman

October 25, 2023

“Pride in mail service; 80s gender shift in carriers; manual sorting era; efficiency tactics; rural…

Been There, Done That: Sorting the Mail, Part Two

October 18, 2023

Postal career in 1974 amidst USPS changes. Airmail, Railway Mail discontinued. Mail sorting transformed from…

Been There, Done That: Sorting and Delivery, Part One

October 11, 2023

Early paperboy ➔ Military mail handler ➔ Learned manual sorting ➔ Transition to letter sorting…

Time to Plant Trees

October 8, 2023

Plant trees in fall for acclimation. Consider type, size, and local suitability. Choose from recommended…

Been There, Done That: The Challenge

October 4, 2023

1969 grad embraces hippie life, dodges drugs. Drafted, buzz-cut for 3 yrs. Beats prof’s speech…

Been There, Done That: Daughters Day

September 27, 2023

A father’s bittersweet farewell as daughter moves to Oklahoma, proud yet worried about her firefighting…

studebaker pickup, pickup truck, evening light

Been There Done That: James

September 20, 2023

JamesStory by Jon Stalnaker AKA The Studebaker Dude I was just climbing into bed last…

Creek County Master Gardner: Entering the Fair

September 12, 2023

The Creek County Free Fair is inviting local gardeners to compete and showcase their fruits,…