It was just a regular day. I happened to be at a local store where I was minding my business, trying to get some shopping done. Then, I noticed this pretty girl, about seven years old, with her parents. Adults busy, probably, making money fulfill their short list. The girl was wearing a pair of something which look like silver-colored leather shoes. Silver-colored? Yes. Leather? I don't believe so. A narrow strip of "leather" around her ankles kept the shoes in place as much as possible, because the shoes were, probably, two sizes larger than her feet.

What may have so many owners? Are we referring to a riddle? Not really, but I'll give you a few clues. It is precious, unique, impossible to duplicate. It's something for which conservation, if it is unanimous, costs cents. Yes, you are getting focused. We are referring to Planet Earth.

When my son and I were in school in Cuba, we never had a multiple choice question as part of a test. I bet he had some at the University of Kansas when he was attending college, and I saw a few here while teaching at the high school. However, I never used them.
    At KU, for graduate students’ “stuff” (sounds so academic!), they used essays as mind-squeezers.

When my son and I were in school in Cuba, we never had a multiple choice question as part of a test. I bet he had some at the University of Kansas when he was attending college, and I saw a few here while teaching at the high school. However, I never used them.

Are the days of the community newspaper numbered?
    National and local experts say no. In fact, they say small-town newspapers seem to stand stronger now.

Dear Dave,

I’m 19 years old and living at home while I go to school and work part-time. I make about $400 a month. My parents have started your plan, and I feel like I should do something to help out with expenses. I could do this by paying my expenses, or paying them rent each month. What do you think?

The Girl Scouts of Kansas Heartland, Dodge City, would like to express their thanks to the citizens of Dodge City and surrounding area for making our Girl Scout Cookie Sale a success.

Even we're not immune to exciting things.
    And, controversial as it is, we can't help but think that the special events center — assuming it happens, as we've been promised for so long — has the potential to be a very good thing for Dodge City.

Sleeping is absolutely essential. It’s a form to stop thinking and start dreaming — including nightmares, sorry. It’s a natural get-away diet, since at the same time you are allowed to dream while eating and drinking. Why not? It doesn't cost anything. There’s no hangover, and you may even lose weight.

During my 16 years as trustee of Dodge City Community College, I had the privilege of working with many persons dedicated to accomplishing the mission of the college of providing the education and workforce training necessary for our area's economic prosperity.