What day is it? - National Fettuccine Alfredo Day, Feb. 7

By Nila HarrisI love noodles. In high school, I had the nickname “Noodle Nila.”My classmate Angie Moore gave me the nickname after I came to school one morning with my hair ultra curly. She laughingly told me, “Your hair looks like little noodles!” and brought me a gift of noodles the next day.

FAITH & VALUES

Church News 2/4/25 Blanket Creek BaptistScripture was from I Corinthians 14:40. “Let all things be done decently and in order.” God has a plan for the church and He wants us to do more each year and work together as led by Christ.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. ColeI wandered the grocery store aisles trying to remember what else I needed. Fortunately, I had a list. It was right… No, not that pocket. I must have put it… Nope… Not that one either… No… Nope… Nothing here…I was about to look inside my shoe.

What day is it?

By Nila HarrisPeanut butter is a snack of choice in our household. A jar always sits on the shelf in the pantry, and we usually have bread, crackers and jelly on hand.If we don’t, I’m not beyond dipping a spoon in the jar.It’s a source of protein, when you need a quick pick me up.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole Sifting through my closet in search of something decent enough for some function or other, I thought of the famous maxim, “Clothes make the man.”That explains a lot.

FAITH & VALUES

New Life WesleyanWe are watching our normal parking spaces become mud messes. Again, I want to make it known, we are still accepting donations for a new parking lot for our church. Any donations would be very greatly appreciated! We hope someday soon to drive in to a new parking lot.

What day is it?

By Nila Harris I’ve often wondered why Prohibition happened in United States history.As an “outsider,” I believe that the events that occurred after the 18th Amendment was passed seemed to cause more harm than good. Our nation experienced tumultuous times following World War I.

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole I have often remarked that I prefer winter’s cold to summer’s heat.

What day is it? - Thank God, it's Monday, Jan. 6

By Nila Harris Okay, so I admit it…there were times when I would do things in the workplace just to catch a reaction from people.One of the things I did, was to say, “I am so glad it is Monday!!!” or “I can’t believe it is Friday. It makes me sad. I wish it were Monday!

LIFE IN THE COLE BIN

By Burton W. Cole One of the surest ways to tell how rotten your out-of-state friends are at geography is to announce that you are going on a road trip.“Hey, you need to stop in on your way by,” a geographically challenged buddy inevitably chimes in.“It’s, uh, not on the way.