In today’s culture, peace can be elusive. We are in constant communication with others by phone, text message, or social media. The unceasing claim upon our time by needy individuals can be exhausting. Not to mention the endless stream of bad news from around the world. All of this can leave us frazzled and broken. Where can we turn for any release?

“The Lord is my strength and my shield; in Him my heart trusts, and I am helped; my heart exults, and with my song I give thanks to him.” Psalm 28:7 Thanksgiving can change with us. It can endure wherever we are and whatever stage of life we are in.

Dear Editor, In the Castro County News edition of Nov. 12, there was a headline naming Biden president-elect.

I am really exhausted from juggling schedules and doing work from home and on the phone. I’m exhausted from avoiding the crowds; dodging grocery shoppers who ignore my 6-feet of social distance space; spraying my egg cartons with alcohol because wipes don’t work on cardboard; maintaining a closer relationship with HBO than my friends; and wearing a Darth Vader shield over the sweaty face mask that is making me break out for the first time since puberty.

It really isn’t difficult to explain the political paralysis that continues to worsen. People care about their own opinions more than the truth.

As any cat owner who has tried to wear a black shirt knows…well, shedding is a normal aspect of cat ownership. However, there are times when the hair just keeps coming and an owner may become concerned that their pet’s hair loss is abnormal and indicative of a larger issue.

It is becoming a challenge here at Rhoads Memorial Library to keep our doors open as flu, strep throat, and COVID cases are on the rise. Last Friday, we had to close one hour early as I was still at home quarantining and both part-time workers became ill at separate times with different ailments (not COVID-related, thank goodness!).

I try to not say what I always think, but at times I think that rule needs to be modified. I have read numerous posts and heard a variety of points of view regarding the quarantine, but I am going to voice something as a mother, friend, or aunt that is touched by COVID-19.

Fishing with my father was a religious experience. In fact, he said he felt closer to God while fishing than he did while sitting in church.

Jehovah God is omnipotent, omniscient and omnipresent. Yes, He is the great I AM! The LORD God is all powerful, all knowing and all around me.