“I would be most content if my children grew up to be the kind of people who think decorating consists mostly of building enough bookshelves.” —Anna Quindlen, “Enough Bookshelves,” New York Times, Aug. 7, 1991
United States researchers have recently revealed the discovery of a very common disease that is not new, but has gone unnoticed and untreated for decades. The disease, named Male Pattern Mallness, is a temporarily crippling virus that can potentially affect any male at some point in his life.
I’m not as familiar with Grand Funk Railroad as some of the other bands back in the day, but the verdict is in: The headliner concert at this year’s Chingawassa Days in Marion was another big hit, according to people with whom I spoke. I overheard law enforcement estimating the crowd at 1,800 to 2,000.
When GFR turned on its amps I about jumped out of my seat. The volume was working. Very well.
We congratulate our sister city to the east for another strong Chingawassa Days festival this past weekend. The schedule of events featured a lot of variety, with activities that were bound to entertain people of every age at some point during the weekend. Concerts by the Diamond W Wranglers (formerly the Prairie Rose Wranglers) and of course Grand Funk Railroad were top-notch. Their significant name recognition in the region drew many people from well beyond Marion County.
Also striking to us was the enthusiasm with which Marion residents participated in the sometimes wacky events and contests. Their energy and enjoyment was contagious for us spectators looking on. These folks know how to let loose and have a good time.
In the business world, a 15-minute break from work at mid-morning and mid-afternoon is the norm. In agriculture, the work at hand determines the length and timing of the break.
A work break on my farm generally consists of stopping at the water hydrant for a refreshing drink when the need arises, or if on the tractor, a five-minute pause in the field to relax while checking machinery.
There are other, so-called work breaks in the farming world that may or may not be justified according to the work being done. They occur at the local coffee shop, if there is one, or nearest convenience store, like the Ampride convenience store on D Street.
One might find a gathering of like-minded folks in other locations as well. I happened upon two groups in the past month—at the dining area at Vogt’s Hometown Market (breakfast or noon mealtime) and the Lehigh elevator.
The purpose is mostly to socialize while taking that “much needed” break from work.
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