This article by Ray Spitzenberger first appeared in IMAGES for Oct. 21, 2021, East Bernard Express, East Bernard, Texas. “Mum” is an extraordinary word in the English language, and a very old word, going back to the medieval era. Unlike us, the British tend to call their moms “Mum” rather than “Mom.” We Americans […]
This article by Ray Spitzenberger first appeared in IMAGES for October 14, 2021, East Bernard Express, East Bernard, Texas. My youngest daughter in New York said she and her husband were celebrating their wedding anniversary this week by going apple picking. A friend of mine who lives in the Hudson Valley area of New
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This article by Ray Spitzenberger first appeared in IMAGES for October 7, 2021, East Bernard Express, East Bernard, TX. Considering my love of German and Czech polka music, I can’t let October pass by without writing about “Oktoberfests.” Back in the 1940’s in Dime Box, we never held an Oktoberfest, but we had mini-OKTOBERFESTS
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This article by Ray Spitzenberger first appeared in IMAGES for September 30, 2021, East Bernard Express, East Bernard, Texas. Martin Luther once said, “Next to the Word of God, the noble art of music is the greatest treasure in the world. It controls our thoughts, minds, hearts, and spirits. . . . Our dear
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