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 ...

Nina Keenam

Mothers make holidays special

My mother went to her heavenly home in 2005, but Christmas holidays especially bring her to mind. For ...

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 ...

Nina Keenam

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 ...

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; ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

Nina Keenam

Writing at the keyboard was big change

It was before computers with word processors replaced typewriters in the newsroom. Deadline time was approaching. I was ...

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 ...

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