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Nina Keenam

Household items spark memories from long ago

I was ready for a snack and reached in my kitchen cabinet for a four ounce, dark amber glass. It was perfect to hold the ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 13, 2018 2:23 am

Nina Keenam

Travel journal preserved precious memories

In an article titled “The True Story of the Oregon Trail,” Emily Grosvenor wrote, “About one in every 200 travelers kept a journal: young girls, ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, January 6, 2018 2:42 am

Nina Keenam

Mothers make holidays special

My mother went to her heavenly home in 2005, but Christmas holidays especially bring her to mind. For years after my daddy passed away, she ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 30, 2017 2:43 am

Nina Keenam

‘O Holy Night’ stopped gunfire

Did you know that: Popular cowboy singing star of the 1940s through the 1960s, Gene Autry, wrote and recorded “Here Comes Santa Claus,” his first ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 16, 2017 1:38 am

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Want a family recipe? Write it down

“Mom, I don’t know how many times I’ve asked you for your dressing recipe,” my daughter said. “You never have written it down for me.” ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, December 9, 2017 1:39 am

Nina Keenam

All jobs have advantages, disadvantages

A pretty young woman stood behind me at a check-out counter in a busy department store. “I’m sorry; there will be a short delay. Our ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, November 25, 2017 2:31 am

Nina Keenam

Old letters hold treasure chest of precious memories

My mother was a packrat. So am I. I find that when I try to give my home office a good cleaning, it looks more ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, November 18, 2017 1:41 am

Nina Keenam

Sometimes, we must be humbled to be thankful

A fistful of mail awaited me in the mailbox, including a window envelope with a familiar return address. “Gracious,” I told myself, “am I getting ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, November 11, 2017 2:02 am

Nina Keenam

Fall fair triggers happy memories

I saw a big billboard advertising the upcoming Covington County Fair today as I drove home from the beauty shop. Later as fair thoughts floated ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, September 30, 2017 1:50 am

Nina Keenam

Thankful for Franklin’s contributions

Of all Americans who have had an impact on our lives, I find Benjamin Franklin is one of the most fascinating. Did you know there ... Read more

by Nina Keenam, Saturday, September 2, 2017 3:12 am

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