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We know the story of the Israelites began when God made a covenant with Abraham. God appeared to Abraham repeatedly. Integral to the beginning story is Abraham’s wife, Sarah. Sarah and … more
Kentuckians have a reputation of being quick to wield a gun when solving bitter disputes or dealing with thieves.  It’s an old trait their ancestors brought to Appalachia during the … more
This coming Saturday, Oct. 14 is the first of two eclipse opportunities. The Harvest Full Moon occurred on Sept. 29 and was larger and brighter than normal. It was also a Supermoon, which is when the … more
Everywhere you look, everything you buy, watch, drink out of, scroll through, started with art. The early morning riser rushes off to grab their favorite cup of coffee. Did you know that coffee … more
The last two years our apple trees tried to outdo themselves. Our early apple tree on the east end of our three apple trees had only two apples on it this year. Much different than past years … more
Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the September 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The September 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century ago. … more
Developmental disabilities affect a significant portion of the population, including individuals with intellectual disabilities, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy and autism spectrum disorder. As … more
All the tech news these days surrounds the frontier of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Currently, AI is essentially a massively beefed-up model of what happens on the AutoText on our … more
Bamboo, a mythical, magical plant, is starting a 120-year flowering cycle   We have entered the fall season with harvest in full swing, and it is time to prepare our yards for winter and … more
Grandmas have, for centuries, earned a commendable stereotype reputation.  Sometimes you encounter a person who for whatever reason, never knew their grandmother, usually because she had … more
I have been researching the last year or so about what has changed in our county the last 200 years. First of all, the westward movement began in earnest around 1800 as the Revolutionary War was … more
Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the September 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The September 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century ago. … more
Living independently is a fundamental aspect of a fulfilling life, but for adults with disabilities, it can be a daunting challenge. Independence is not only about living on one's own, but also … more
Last week social media exploded with posts relating to the Mexican Government hearing on UFOs where two tiny mummies were presented as evidence. The scientific community is split but consensus … more
Gary was a gifted musician who had been raised in church. As his talent matured, Gary was repeatedly invited to extend his influence by singing and playing in local bars and clubs. He wanted the … more
Kentucky has always been characterized by rugged forested, scenic hills. So much so that Western Kentucky University chose the name Hilltoppers for their mascot.  When Daniel Boone earned … more
Just for the fun of it, we bought our first camper in 1965. Our family got aboard with the idea since we were farmers, and didn’t have a lot of livestock, to do a two-week vacation starting the … more
Here is a compilation of stories appearing in the September 1924 issues of the Paris Beacon-News. The September 1923 volume is misplaced so Out of the Past is 99 years instead of a century ago. … more
This month Nancy and I traveled for one day and visited four cemeteries in southern Illinois. The first was Springer Cemetery in remote Hamilton County where my mother’s parents are … more
Steve loved to make his favorite concoction — Chili-N-Fries Surprise. As a bachelor in his late 20s, Steve made Chili-N-Fries as often as he could. Sure, it was a messy clean up but totally … more
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