We live in a day of change. Politicians are clamoring to be recognized as change agents. The denominational world has its change agents. Evangelicals are overrun with them. Even the Catholic Church has a change movement within its ranks.
The rural schools of the past were totally different than today. The times have changed and so has the culture. Among the many things they were dedicated to teach were the three “R”s. The people I have talked to that went to school in the 30’s and 40’s and up into the 50’s tell similar stories.
Creepy crawlies are just that - crawlies. I can tolerate or accept any creature with legs but not creepie crawlies. I never knew until a few years ago that there were such things as night crawlers.
My husband was telling me of such creatures as we were standing under a big pecan tree with years of leaves under it. He improvised making a stick to call them up.
Researchers in family relationships identify a sense of humor or laughter as an indicator of strong families. When family relations become strained or the family experiences difficult financial times, laughter is harder to generate, or may cease to exist. Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine32656/Full/index.aspx?id=32656
Women often put the needs of the family and others before their own and face a lot of stress and various emotions. Guilt of being pulled in so many directions – work, children and home can be overwhelming. Anger also builds up inside us against people who have wronged us or our families and can cause a great deal of stress and upset in our daily lives. Read more in our e-edition: http://www.etypeservices.com/SWF/LocalUser/Casscounty1//Magazine32192/Full/index.aspx?id=32192
