Archive for Humor
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Mother’s Wise Words
By Mary Schricker Gemberling “God could not be everywhere, and therefore he made mothers.” ... Rudyard Kipling My mom and dad were married 50+ years and enjoyed a wonderful retirement in my childhood home in Missouri and their condo in Florida....
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Just Saying…
The May Poll By Q.C. Jones Unprofessional as it may be, I felt it worthwhile to give you, my dear readers, an inside look at the editorial/journalistic process for this fine publication. A few days ago, I chatted with the beloved editor of 50+ Lifestyles Magazine. Allow me to share the story. ...
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Just Saying…
Mississippi Mayhem: Santa vs. Bunny Hits Quad Cities Grudge Match! By Q.C. Jones Straddling the Mighty Mississippi, our Quad Cities were once considered a rough and tumble river town – a place where burly farmers, river boat bargemen, railroad ruffians, and others gathered for manly sport. Mixed...
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PUBLISHER’S CORNER
Random Thoughts and Comments By Eloise Graham The other day I heard someone mention she had the common cold. Is there an uncommon cold? Just wondering. So I looked up common cold. Johns Hopkins medicine says that the common cold may include a stuffy, runny nose, scratchy, tickly throat, watery eye...
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Just Saying…
Born of the Storm: Maybe QC Jones has been Struck By Q.C. Jones March marks the beginning of spring for our beloved Quad-Cities. When I think of Spring I am magically, perhaps even magnetically attracted to the power of the weather events punctuating the launch of summer. Spring and summer thunder...
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Just Saying…
Blue Moons and Red Food Color By Q.C. Jones “Blue Moon of Kentucky keep on shining…” was the signature line of a song written by Bill Monroe, aka the Father of Blue Grass Music back in 1945. The song went on to national prominence as a top country hit in 1947. Elvis Presley later “rocked u...
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Just Saying…
Releasing Pent-Up Feelings Is So Therapeutic By Q.C. Jones January tidings and — unless you are following the Chinese calendar these days with New Year's falling on January 29 — allow me to be one of the last to wish you a Happy New Year 2025. Typically, January reports are cheerful recaps of...
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Aging and You
By Julie Arndt Marketing Director at Ridgecrest Village Take a moment to reflect and look forward to opportunities for the future. It is the most wonderful time of the year…just like the Andy Williams song dubbed it. It truly is a magical time that tends to bring out the best of us. Personal...
