It’s dinner time, have a seat … on the floor!

Body Enjoying the different foods in other countries is one of the best things about travel. Connected to different foods, there are also different ways to eat.

AMANDA'S LIBRARY MUSES

Body Reading a funny book that makes you laugh out loud is good for the soul. People often say “Laughter is the best medicine.” That being said, there are a lot of different kinds of humor that people find funny.

October wetter and warmer than last year

Body KNOX COUNTY – Dustin Wiggans at the James E. “Bud” Smith Plant Materials Center northwest of Knox City reports rainfall received this October was significantly more than last year. This October 5.54 inches was recorded as compared to only 2.25 inches in 2022. In 2021, only 0.

Distracted Driving Program comes to MCISD

Body KNOX COUNTY EXTENSION AGENCY brought a Distracted Driving Program to Munday CISD Secondary school. All 9th-12th grade students attended. They learned that hands-free is not as safe as some may think and how drugs and alcohol can impair their driving.

BAND HONORS

Body BAND HONORS The 5th place in the State KC Pride Band took in some sights in San Antonio before heading home to Knox City with their honors. 

Yeast Rolls

Body I often write about family recipes, the ones handed down on 3-by-5 recipe cards or written on the back of a napkin. And the special family recipes taught to us bygrandmasandaunts,and of course, the ones from our moms and dads.

Have you ever been in a haunted house?

Body With Halloween just a few days ago, I would have liked to had this printed last week, but already had a different column for last week and time has run out on me this week - as time tends to do - so I hope you’ll enjoy this re-run about the old mansion house I stayed in for a...

The Forbidden City

Body This week I wanted to write about an amazing place in Asia named a World Heritage Site in 1987 – The Forbidden City in Beijing, China. I was fortunate enough to go through the Forbidden City four or five times when I was in Beijing over about an eight-year period.

Honey Almond Cocoa

Body We have enjoyed an Indian summer this year, but now it’s time to batten down the hatches and make hot cocoa. Blustery days are sure to hit West Texas so now is the perfect time to stock up on hot cocoa ingredients.

Memorable Hotels VI (Not in Asia)

Body In Memorable Hotels Part I, II and III, I wrote about three memorable hotels in Asia. Part I was about the China World Hotel in Beijing, Part II was about the JW Marriott in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Part III was about the Peninsula Hotel in Hong Kong.