WINSTON WEEKLY[1] November 24, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 47 TURKEY TALK[2] The Thanksgiving turkey tradition has led to millions of calls to the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line which has existed for 45 years. As technology has developed, so has Butterball, now responding to e-mails, texts, and social media messages from home chefs and others curious about…

WINSTON WEEKLY[1] November 17, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 46 OF LETTERS AND STAMPS[2] It still surprises me how many college-age students do not know how to address and mail a letter with a stamp. Yet, it is not surprising given that they have spent most of their lives surrounded by technology. Why take the time…

WINSTON WEEKLY[1] November 10, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 45 FOR THE LOVE OF VETERANS[2] Although I am not from a military family, I was raised to honor and be grateful for military veterans. Having learned more about military service during the past few decades, I am also grateful for the friends and family of military…

WINSTON WEEKLY[1] November 3, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 44 WHO IS RUBY JEAN? Ruby Jean continues to inspire Christopher “Chris” Goode and his family long after her passing. She may soon inspire the entire Kansas City community and other communities, near and far. The back cover of Christopher’s new children’s book, Ruby Jean’s Garden, includes…

WINSTON WEEKLY[1] October 27, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 43 BATS AND BROOMS[2] Halloween’s origins come from the most significant of four ancient Celtic fire festivals, the festival of Samhain celebrated from October 31 to November 1. Marking the end of harvest and the beginning of winter, ancient Celtics associated winter with death. Believing that bonfires…

WINSTON WEEKLY[1] October 20, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 42 DUNE BUNNIES Yes, the title is meant to be Dune Bunnies rather than Dune Buggies. Ever since I can remember, I have been obsessed with bunnies. Certain the brass bunnies my beloved great grandparents brought back from India had magical powers, hours were spent on the…