Oldness of things celebrated as year turns
A reflection on valuing the familiar as the year begins. The author muses that old shoes old friends old clothes and old possessions offer comfort and wisdom, contrasting youth’s pedestal with the enduring value of experience. The piece praises elderly insight and longtime bonds over constant novelty.
Old Things and Enduring Love in a Quiet Life
A memoir tone piece reflects on solace found in old objects and long marriage. The narrator recalls 28 years with her husband, surviving illness and surgeries, and enduring quarrels while valuing vows. She quotes Lincoln and Adams to frame gratitude for heritage and freedom, ending with contentment in the old.
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Abraham Lincoln
John Quincy Adams
Local births in Garden City introduce Dizmang and Nelson families
Who's New Colt Samual Dizmang is the son of Derrick and Emily Dizmang of Garden City. He was born Nov. 29, 2008. Grandparents are Kevin and Susan Richmeier, Rod and Cheryl Dizmang, and Linda Carr, all of Garden City. Great grandparents include Floyd and Paula Stanton and Harold and the late Patricia Naah, plus the late Robert Bud and Barbara Harrington, and the late Sam and Lois Dizmany, all of Garden City or nearby. Lindsay Leigh Nelson, daughter of Daniel and Kimberly Nelson of Garden City, was born Jan. 27, 2009. She has a sister Jenna, 3, and brother Michael, 2. Grandparents are Tim and Diana Stone and Bill and Joanne Nelson, all of Garden City.
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Colt Samual Dizmang
Derrick and
Emily Dizmang
Garden City
Kevin
Susan Richmeier
Rod
Cheryl Dizmang
Linda Carr
Floyd
Paula Stanton
Harold
Patricia Naah
Robert “Bud
Barbara
Father confronts children after mother’s death in Christmas tragedy
Hutchinson AP report follows Jason Friesen who told 12-year-old Justina and 10-year-old Samuel that Sabrina Jones was killed, while Stephen Jones Sr. is jailed as a suspect. The family navigates grief, custody concerns, and support from kin, counselors, and school officials.
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Jason Friesen
Friesen
Justina
Samuel
Sabrina Jones
Stephen Jones Sr
Stephen Jones
Sabrina
Ellsworth
Stephen
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