Light up the winter just a little longer
Body
Random Thoughts I was driving home after the dark the other night – of course, that feels like any time after about 4:15 in the afternoon. Everything seemed just a bit, well, dimmer.
Opinions
Dorothy (Wright) Johnston
Body
Dorothy (Wright) Johnston, 101, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2024, at Park West Care Home
in Wichita.
She was born Feb. 8, 1922 in Perryton, Texas, to John and Iva Budock. She was preceded in death by
her father and mother; her husbands, John Wright and Bob Johnston; brothers, George and Gene;
daughters; Mary and Patsy; and son-in-law, Charles. She is survived by her son, Buck (Rose); stepson,
Jeff (Kathy) Johnston; stepdaughter, Vicki (Roger) Aistrup; grandchildren, Melea, Charlyn, Bertie,
I've got half a bag of Fritos and no idea what to do
Body
The last couple of weeks I've been singing the same lyric over and over. “Where has all the bean dip gone?” It's set to the same music as Paula Cole's 1990s hit, “Where Have All the Cowboys Gone.” There is a real connection between cowboys and beans.
Snow joke: Be careful what you ask for
Body
When I got back from my holiday vacation in noticably warmer climates, I secretly found myself wishing that I could enjoy a little bit of snow as winter in Kansas continues. It made sense when I first thought about it.
A fitting Christmas sendoff, shared at the airport
Body
So, how do you get a long holiday vacation to Central and South America started with an even bigger bang than the sheer impact of such a trip? I decided to give myself (and others) a gift of holiday magic as Kim and I and another couple prepared to leave Wichita from Eisenhower International Airport the middle of last month. We were headed to Miami first, and a few days later we shipped out for the Panama Canal and numerous ports around it.
Closing social media accounts of loved ones
Body
Dear Savvy Senior, How do I go about canceling a person’s social media accounts when they die? My wife passed away a few months ago and her social media accounts are still active. Sad Spouse Dear Sad, I’m very sorry for your loss, but this is a smart move on your behalf and one that often gets overlooked.
Tips on caring for an aging parent
Body
Savvy Senior Dear Savvy Senior, Where can I turn to for caregiving help? I help take care of my 80-yearold father and work, too, and it’s wearing me out. Worn Out Wendy Dear Wendy, Taking care of an aging parent over a period of time – especially when juggling work and other family obligations – can be exhausting.
Sorry but the rules of 'Sorry!' have changed
Body
Random Thoughts I was blessed to spend Christmas weekend with my whole family in the Kansas City area. The California branch flew in, and the Wichita- area branch – myself, my son/roommate Aaron, and the newlyweds Isaac and Kelsey – drove up.
New Year, same visions, amd adjusted directions
Body
From the Editor’s Files Editor's note: Publisher Paul Rhodes wrote this column exactly 11 years ago. It's a touching look at a big change in his life more than a decade ago, and he wanted to share it again.
Enjoying my countdown to Christmas
Body
Editor’s note: Publisher Paul Rhodes wrote this column eight years ago. It’s just as pertinent now as it was nearly a decade ago, and he wanted to share it again.