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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] October 13, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 41 GIVING HOPE Whether responding to a disaster, assisting non-profits in their daily work, or lending a hand at events, Emily Andrew said, “Volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they have the heart.” If you need inspiration or want to involve a child, niece, or other…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] October 6, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 40 WHAT WAS One of my favorite college trips was to Western North Carolina. Words cannot fully describe the beauty, the food, and the people. From the elderly man bent over the oven in the small bakery outside of Asheville to the history within the mountains, villages,…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] September 29, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 39 PESTO THE PENGUIN I recalled one of my favorite questions from a kindergartner when reading a recent article about the baby penguin, Pesto: “Why are penguins always dressed up?”[2] As with most questions posed by kindergartners, I was at a loss for an answer. I instead…
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WINSTON WEEKLY[1] September 22, 2024 Vol. 2, No. 38 FABULOUS FALL The first day of fall is known as the autumnal equinox, meaning that day and night are of equal length because the sun is directly above the Equator. Although it always occurs in September, the day varies each year because it takes the Earth…
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