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The “Presley Family Cookbook” was first published in1980 by Wimmer Cookbooks, compiled by Vester Presley and Nancy Rooks. Vester was Elvis’ uncle, brother to his father, Vernon. He was a guard at Graceland for decades. Nancy was a maid and housekeeper at Graceland for many years and knew Elvis...
By JoAnn Lower
There’s just something about September – days when the morning air is crisp and the floors to chilly to wear bare feet; when Mom’s plum jam shows its rich, red sweetness through the decorated jars, and the feel of school is in the air.
It’s these days I want to go home – home to...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
The Labor Day traffic on I-70 to Denver was terrible.
How terrible was it?
Whenever I got my speed up to 3 mph, I yelled, “Whee!”
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I enjoyed a...
Dear Savvy Senior,
I am interested in finding some type of travel escort service to help my elderly parents fly across the country. My son is getting married in the fall and would love for my parents to attend, but they’re both in their 80s with health issues, so they’ll need help getting there....
Fishing is an extremely popular pastime for men, women and children all over the country. Depending upon where you live and the types of fish that also live there, this is one hobby that can produce delicious results for the labor involved. “America’s Favorite Fish Recipes” (1992, Creative...
Echoes from the Loafers’ Club Meeting
Have you figured out how that mystery novel ends?
No, I started in the middle.
Why would you do that?
Because I didn’t want to know how it starts or ends.
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive...
Dear Savvy Senior,
What kind of changes can Medicare beneficiaries expect to see in the Inflation Reduction Act that was recently signed into law? I’m enrolled in original Medicare and have a Part D prescription drug plan but spent more than $6,000 out-of-pocket last year on medications alone....
Is it too hot to light the oven? Not when freshly baked cookies are the result! “Cake Mix Cookies” (2009, Publications International, Ltd., Lincolnwood, Illinois) has produced several very good cookbooks as part of their “Favorite Brand Name Recipes” series. There are no authors indicated. Some...
The month of August has been a busy one in the area with several communities holding special celebrations offering activities, entertainment and a chance to highlight what makes their town special.
Glenville Days, August 11-14, was four days packed with things to do, including tournaments, crafts,...
Echoes of the Loafers’ Club Meeting
I have tendonitis.
I have tinnitus, too.
No, I have tendonitis.
What?
Driving by Bruce’s drive
I have a wonderful neighbor named Bruce. Whenever I pass his drive, thoughts occur to me. I was at the gas station when a garbage truck pulled in. Those fellows do...