And ... life returns to normal

A line from a critic of Obama: A person is entitled to their own opinions, but not his own facts. Facts have to have a back up!

Life can return to normal now that the lottery and football are over and hopefully so will my weight. Primary elections don't involve a lot of food but I listen to the candidates and change my mind on average of once a week. Undecided is a given at my house.

My husband and I knew we canceled each other's votes. Who knows for certain how the other voted in the regular election because two times I voted outside my party but never told him.

After grace was said at our Sunday dinner table, the question was asked, "Do you think the food tastes better after it's been prayed over?" Another suggestion was maybe digestion was improved. All agreed it was a right and pleasant way to be thankful.

A curt reply today to my greeting of "How are you today?" -- I'm still above ground!

One thing I know about myself is that I'm a loner and always do my best work when working alone. Put me on a committee and it's a lost cause. Usually on a committee, someone will come along behind me and redo it or repeal it or replace it or revoke it. Discouragement is the result.

On my drive home after dark from Ash Wednesday services, a skunk ran in front of the car. Is it called a prayer when I'm talking silently: "Oh, no! Oh, no, Lord, please no!"? The wheel missed him and we both came out of that smelling like a rose.

I'm enjoying watching a new house being built across the road from me. It's good entertainment and I'm thankful I don't have to pay for it.

Paul Ginsberg's quote says "It's a Yiddish proverb. Want to make God laugh? Make plans!"

I feel all over the Bella Vista letter to the editor on how many people are failing to use their turn signals or doing it incorrectly. It has become very noticeable! Until I read Mike Masterson's article on the Valentine wedding involving two wheelchairs. I couldn't be upset over turn signals when I was reminded of what a wonderful area and people we are involved in in northwest Arkansas.

'Til next time!

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Editors note: Edith Lammey has been a resident of the area for nearly 40 years. She can be contacted through The Times at 451-1196 or [email protected].

Editorial on 02/17/2016