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An ancient King of France (or at least part of France) was named Charles the Simple. He ruled way back around 900 AD and he was the cousin of Charles the Fat who also got to wear the crown for a while. The most interesting thing about Charles the Simple is that his nickname ‘simplex’ or “the simple” is misleading. The Latin word ‘Simplex’ was given to him meaning straightforward as in “loyal” or “without guile”. But, even during this lifetime people didn’t understand the real meaning of his name (something good) and mistook it as describing him as “stupid”.
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The following letter to the editor was the most touching I have ever read . . .
Read moreOur recent sleet-based ice storm left the Allen area shut down. Schools and churches quit when confronted with heavy ice in their parking lots. Temperatures went down to the single digits. Some pipes froze up and everyone cranked up their heat as the high winds hunted and found ways to get inside some of the ancient houses we live in. But I am thankful that the electric and natural gas kept on flowing. No one seemed to be worried about the costs. At least before the bills come in later.
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Jim Priest is CEO of Goodwill Industries of Central Oklahoma and can be reached at jpriest@okgoodwill.org.
Read moreI don’t why or when I started doing this. I don’t even think about it. I have always signed my emails, letters, and other correspondence by writing, “Your Servant, Walker Moore.” Some have remarked that my letter closing is odd. Some have said I am not their servant.
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Some of us have time during when “… there’s nothing to do.” Maybe this little group of suggested activities might help fill the idle spaces.
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My good friend, Wayne Bullard, celebrated his birthday Friday. I called to see why I was not invited to the party and he told me that Pat was not giving him one. However, I am sure I heard noise in the background.
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Dear Savvy Senior,
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