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Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

Buddha

Social Speaks: Bullying

After the most recent suicide of a young teen in Florida due to bullying via Facebook, many are taking a harder look at bullying. What are your thoughts on bullying? With social media being used by the younger generation today, as well as everyone else, what should be done to prevent bullying on Facebook, or any other means, starting now?

Editorial Opinion

Let us never forget, we are only human. Judging others when not walking in their shoes is the same as gossiping. Those that judge and speak out of turn, no more wear a halo than those they are speaking so poorly of. We are the makers of our own destruction and success. Caring people will opt for success, hoping to leave a better world for their loved ones. Where do you stand?

Kats’ Korner: Moseman’s, Grandma Sundquist, bullying and abuse

Grandma Sundquist’s house now. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

I had the pleasure of visiting with Willmer and Millie Moseman of Oakland today in a local establishment.

I have adored them for many years. I rented a house from them approximately 28 years ago for Justin and I to live in. The house was on north Oakland Avenue, where Willmer and Millie live now. Not the same house though. After Justin and I moved out, they tore that house down and built a new house that they have lived in ever since.

The house I lived in was very nice, just older. We loved it. It was also in an ideal location. Being on Main Street has its’ advantages, as it does now. I seem to like living on Main Street.

I remember how I came to know Willmer and Millie. My Grandma Sundquist knew them and had suggested I rent the house from them.

I didn’t know then that they would become good friends of mine for years to come. I am very honored to know them. They are very kind and caring people. Oakland is blessed to have such good individuals in the community!

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Speaking of Grandma Sundquist, I was out on one of my many walks I enjoy during the warm summer days, when I walked by Grandma’s former residence. Now, Michael Nissen lives there. He is taking great care of the house.

He has painted it, and is having what I believe to be a garage, built on the property. Grandma’s other garage was very small, but so was her car!

I am glad to see the property and house are so well maintained. Every summer, I, along with all of the other grandchildren, looked forward to a week at grandma’s house.

We couldn’t all be there at the same time, of course, but every moment there was precious.

I didn’t even mind being sick because grandma would take me to her house so the other three kids wouldn’t get sick.

I felt like I was on a holiday!

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I would like to close my column with a few subjects that concern me. Bullying and any forms of abuse, sexual, verbal or physical.

The fact that innocent children are committing suicide due to bullying appalls me. With technology being what it is, where are the parents? Please monitor your children’s computers. Maybe it would be better for children not to have smart phones?

I think there should be a law stating only people of legal age can have any smart phone. I know that would be impossible to enforce. Maybe the parents should be punished too.

The forms of abuse I referred to are also getting out of hand. I have someone researching this, and I will be too. Hopefully, and article will be forthcoming.

In the mean time, please, keep your children safe.

Parents, be parents. The responsibility lies with you, but not you along. All adults are responsible.

It takes a village. Don’t forget that.

Thought for the Day: It is cold outside! Bundle up and keep warm!

Have a blessed time until we meet again.

Social Speaks: Government Shutdown

The government shutdown is beginning to have an impact on many, but who would expect it would affect those serving in the military? At this time, if a soldier dies while serving their country, the death benefits normally paid to the family to help with expenses are put on hold during the shutdown. What do you think of this?

Social Speaks

What kind of gum do you think Bo Pelini chews?

Helpful Hints

I have found some more helpful hints. Please feel free to post your helpful hints. There are many of them and I am sure everyone has their own hints. Many household items are useful!

SUPER GLUE REMOVER
Use acetone nail polish remover on a cotton ball and let it saturate the super glue to remove it.

REVIVE OLD MARKER PENS
Acetone nail polish remover will revive an old marker pen when it gets dried up. Just dip the tip part in the acetone. Recap. Can use it again to write, draw, or color with in a couple hours.

MAKE YOUR OWN ADHESIVES
Mix 3 pkgs. unflavored gelatin with 1 Tbsp. cold water and 3 Tbsp. boiling water. Stir until dissolved. Add 1/2 tsp. peppermint oil. Store it in a small covered tub. It will congeal so to use it, microwave for 10 seconds on high.

Kats’ Korner

I am sitting at my office, wondering if the government is going to shut down in the next 10 hours.

I am not an expert on how a government works and what the effect of it shutting down will have, but I do know this is not good.

I am very disappointed in our elected leaders. I am to the point that whomever I voted for will not get my vote again. I am so ashamed of all of them. They seem to be willing to sacrifice people, this country, because they have an agenda.

October 17 is also a critical day. If things don’t change, we won’t be able to borrow money after that day.

I don’t believe anyone in the congress, senate, or the president, should receive a paycheck since they are going to be hurting others. They don’t deserve to be paid for doing a lousy job.

I hope the next president can fix this mess. I hope we also have many new congressmen and senators next election.

Kats’ Korner

I had the flu, combination cold, last week. I couldn’t sleep at night and was tired all day.

What a miserable week. Now I am fighting allergies. That is normal for me though. I don’t like having a cold.

I didn’t lose my appetite though. I ate soup and drank lots of water and juice. I ate plenty of fruit too.

I am just glad that is over. I hear there is a lot going around. Please be cautious, wash you hands often and get the flu shot!

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There is a nice place in Oakland that I have enjoyed many times over the years. It is the Troll Stroll on the east end of town.

When my kids and my sister, Angie’s kids were little, we use to take them through it quite often.

Lawrence Faudel was quite a gifted artist. He painted many of the trolls over the years. Unfortunately, there are always those who have to do harm to something beautiful. The park was vandalized many times over the years, causing damage to the trolls.

Things are improving now, thanks to the city of Oakland employees and past Oakland seniors who would do community service one day towards the end of the school year all over Oakland and Craig, including the Troll Stroll. Many dead trees were cut down and taken out of the park. New bridges have been replaced old ones. Other new items have been placed in the park too.

My husband proposed to me on one of the bridges nearly 18 years ago. It has since been replaced, but is in the same location.

It is a nice place to walk through and visit. It is very beautiful!

Thought for the Day: Fall is here. Let’s enjoy the changing colors of the season!

Have a great week, until we meet again!

The bridge (newer now) where Jeff proposed to me. Photo Credit/Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.

Another bridge and some concrete animals at the Troll Stroll. Photo Credit, Denise Gilliland, Editor and Chief, Kat Country Hub.