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Henry County, KY was founded in 1798 and was named after Patrick Henry.  Henry was an American attorney, planter and politician who became known as an orator during the movement for independence in Virginia.  A founding father, he served as the first and sixth post-Colonial governor of Virginia from 1776-79 and 1784-86. 

Many have decorated or will soon decorate their homes for Christmas. An Australian research company, IBISWorld, reported that “the retail market for seasonal decorations has sparkled over the past five years” (http://www.ibisworld.com/industry/the-retail-market-for-seasonal-decorat...). Though decorating for the holidays may involve some expense, it also involves hard work, safety measures, and personal choices.

More dribs and drabs; or is it dibs and dabs?
    Custser lost the battle of the Little Big Horn because he was outgunned. The U.S. Cavalry had one-shot, breach loading rifle. The Sioux Indians had 16-shot Henry repeating rifles.. lever action. That's 16 to 1, if my ratio and preportion serves me correctly. We're told that the military at that time could not afford the 16-shot Henrys.

Dear Editor,

On Thanksgiving Day, I drove alongside bayous lined with shrimp boats, I followed trucks piled high with sugar cane, and I passed front yard trees loaded down with satsumas (a citrus fruit similar to a tangerine, but seedless and much sweeter).  Our daughter, Natalie, went north to Michigan with her new husband, Scott, so Garey and I went south to Louisiana to visit our daughter, Nikki.

Well, another Thanksgiving is upon us. I just can’t believe how time flies these days. This is exactly the reason we need to soak up the blessing of every single day! I’m so thankful for the life the lord has given me. My health and the health of my family, in itself, is worth praising Him for. I pray everyone has a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving holiday. Don’t just praise him for your blessings on Thanksgiving day, praise him every day of your life.

I captured this photo on my way to work on Tuesday in Rockfield. The sky that morning was stunning!!!

Harrison County, KY had, as of 2014, a population of 18,592.  The county was founded in 1793. was named for Colonel Benjamin Harrison, an advocate for Kentucky statehood, framer of the Kentucky Constitution and Kentucky legislator.  The county seat is Cynthiana. 

With Thanksgiving this week, we’re moving into the winter holiday season. Many people experience stress and/or depression during this time. Sometimes we don’t want to admit the stress we feel because the holidays are so anticipated; as both a song and a movie proclaim, “it’s the most wonderful time of the year.”

Moods, reflections; small things appreciated.
     I think about Moon Pies a lot. I haven’t tasted in a while-a good while. One of the small things I once took for granted. Now I can’t have sugar. Every now and then I sneak a graham cracker… the nearest thing to a Moon Pie I suppose.