While Whiteman Air Force Base will be the second base to get the B-21, it will have to wait awhile before that happens. more

At sundown on Saturday, April 12, the Jewish holiday of Passover begins.  more

My husband and I were born five years and two days apart in March. Since it’s birthday season again, here are 52 things I’ve noticed about turning 52. more

A few years ago, I was driving to work and stopped at an intersection, wondering if I should go straight or turn. more

When our three college kids are home for a visit and we go out to eat, we follow a protocol. We usually ask for a big booth and slide into it in a particular order – with our two left-handed kids sitting together. Over the years, we’ve learned that when a lefty sits to the right of a righty, elbows collide. So, we’ve learned to arrange ourselves to give everyone room to move, no matter which hand holds the fork. more

The daffodil tops are visible now and that little bit of green starts the excitement for a new year of gardening. Before you start your seeds or purchase even one plant, spend a bit of time in the planning stage. A little bit of work up front will bring more satisfaction as the year progresses. more

Today is Shrove Tuesday — what some call Fat Tuesday — and we willl be having our third annual pancake dinner; yes, you’re invited! more

As we see cold temperatures transition into spring weather, Constable Sanitation is busy delivering trash and recycling carts to each eligible residence within the city limits of Warrensburg. more

We are entering the most fearsome time in the life of every winemaker, the time when the wines made from the grapes grown the previous year are sampled to determine if it is ready to be bottled. more

Last Sunday, my pastor gave us “homework.” We were to reflect on a time when a miracle happened in our lives. Now, I don’t have to think too hard about that one. more

My husband Tom once accused me of being unromantic. As much as I hate to admit it, I think he might be right. more

I was sitting at home sipping a malbec when there was a knock on my front door. more

Access to affordable, high-quality child care is not just a family issue — it’s an economic imperative. more

Recently, I was on mission in Tanzania with two fellow Church members. We were in search of Unreached peoples (UUPG’s). Upon return, one shared the following testimony with me. I want to share it with you. more

The first backyard skirmish between Charlie and Pete happened five years ago on a night with a full moon. Charlie is our beloved beagle mutt who is now 14 years old and missing a few teeth. Pete is a trespassing possum who’s been trying to drive Charlie crazy for years. more

The other day I shared a Facebook meme from a homemaking blog that said, “Minimize the amount of news that you are exposed to. We ought to guard the quiet of our minds, much like we guard the peace of little children. We do not need to know everything. Our children need not worry about the troubles in life. Quiet news and peaceful happenings bring cheer. Let us bring cheer to our homes and not spread distressing troubles.” - Mrs. White, “The Legacy of Home Blog.” more

Just about the time you have recovered from the spiritual joys, financial woes and snow of the previous winter festivities, you come face to face with another one, Feb. 14, Saint Valentine's Day. more

Words are hard – much harder than they used to be. It's a symptom of middle age I hadn't heard about until it started happening to me. A few aches and pains? Sure. Crow's-feet and laugh lines? Okay, fine. more

The deep freeze of January had gardening far from our minds. Warmer days should have us warming up to a chore that is best done during winter when plants are dormant. That chore is pruning. Pruning promotes the health and aesthetics of trees and shrubs. more

As we begin a new political season in these United States, I know that many people are feeling upset. Yes, the majority of voters chose Donald Trump, but that doesn’t mean that all people agree with him and his policies. more