Fall has arrived
Sometimes it’s difficult to recognize the change of seasons in a climate that is either hot or cold with a few days of slightly milder weather in between. […]
Columns
Surviving Fair Week
The 92nd annual Rains County Fair has come and gone, and many tired people in Emory and beyond can attest to its success. […]
Learning to be spontaneous
Spontaneity used to scare me – probably because as a child and later as a teenager, when I said or did something without proper forethought, I usually ended up putting my foot in my mouth or doing something awkward and embarrassing. […]
Couple takes relationship to new level with business in Emory
Emory newcomers Penny Wilson and Marty Barrington have been a couple for about four years, and recently took a step up in their relationship by becoming business partners. […]
Rains County Fair
The first Rains County Fair was held on the courthouse square in Emory from October 31 through November 1, 1930. A lot has changed since then. […]
Finding joy through church, daughters and mission trips
Bro. Richard Piles, lead pastor at Emory Baptist Church (EBC), and his wife, Christy, are at a good time in their life. They have three daughters that they are very proud of, their church is growing, and they have fond memories of serving God where they live and through mission trips overseas. […]
The bad side of being a writer
Last week I wrote about the connections I make through my writing – but this week I’m going to share some of my least favorite aspects of being an author. As strange as it may seem, authors tend to be shy and introverted. […]
Business owner, Chamber secretary, and rancher
Penny Wittrock is a visible, energetic part of Rains County serving as Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce and managing her business, PJs Cowhides located at 108 North Street in Point. […]
More connections
One of my favorite aspects of being a writer is the connections I make with people through my columns, my blogs and my books. Many of the connections come electronically through email or social media, and some even come by snail mail. […]
Kitty update
Kitty hasn’t had more than a passing mention this year, mostly because she’s become very settled and sedentary. She did, after all, celebrate her 7th birthday this spring – and in feline years, that’s mid-forties – not a kitten anymore. […]