Editorial

The island dog gets eaten by a hungry building of blocks

There are days that you feel something very lucky has just happened and you probably should buy a lottery ticket.

The Family of the “Winter King”

Social Security’s Uncertain Future

On May 6, there is on the ballot a State Issue, labeled Issue II. This Issue has been before the voters in the past. In fact, it has been on the ballot for renewal every 10 years.

There are many people in this world who just love birthdays. My oldest son, Philip, loves them and seems to be able to remember who is having the next one. Unfortunately, he remembers when people important to him are having a birthday and what age they will be on their next one. This year he and two others in our family are turning 55, which delighted him. For months, he has enjoyed telling them they were going to be the speed limit. My youngest son, Jeremy, really loves irritating his brother. He found the perfect gift, a white 55 speed limit sign. I don’t know where he found it but using wrapping paper and duct tape for the ribbon. Yes, silver duct tape. He even fashioned a bow to top it off.

A recap of what I have written so far. A rebellious 13-year-old Frederick who had participated in riots and marches to support the Protestant Marin Luther was supported by the rich family Wittelsbacher, was appointed in what appeared an illegal way prince over Bohemia with a castle at Heidelberg.

Talk about disappointing.

75 Years Ago (1950)