Author Archives: joinerscorner

Harmony Baptist Church celebrated their 190th anniversary with an October Homecoming service. My mother, 98 at the time, was recognized as the oldest member. She’s hoping to win again in five years.  Homecoming revived some fading memories, including Mama’s path … Continue reading →

I didn’t plan a series about “A Few Good Lines,” but the first two columns brought other sayings to mind. Today’s musings are a few of my favorite bank lines gleaned from 35 years as a country banker. Marcus Everidge … Continue reading →

While I was writing “A Few Good Lines,” other sayings came to mind. Today’s selections don’t have a common theme. They’re just an assortment of random things. John Offenberg, one of Unadilla’s finest, has enough good lines to fill a … Continue reading →

The Class of 1970 is widely regarded as the brightest and best of all who passed through the halls of Unadilla High School. That’s not just my opinion. I took a poll at our October reunion. It’s a blessing when … Continue reading →

Over the years I’ve heard a few good lines. Here’s a sampling of some that come to mind.  Mr. Donald Peavy was retired from farming when I met him in 1976. He was a loyal customer of Rooney Bowen Chevrolet … Continue reading →

Tidbits of humor are frequently shared in our men’s Sunday School class at Vienna First Baptist. Here are a few examples. If you want to hear more we meet at ten o’clock. Viewer discretion is advised. David Chancy, Dean of … Continue reading →

It was probably a year or so back when my mother suggested consequences might be an interesting column topic. In July she mentioned it again, soberly adding she’s still bothered by mistakes made in parenting my late brother Jimmy.  Her … Continue reading →

During my teenage years I wrote a few songs. All of the evidence is thankfully gone. They weren’t awful for a kid with a Silvertone guitar ordered from Sears & Roebuck, but too elementary to pass along.  There’s only one … Continue reading →

In the original “Rambling Thoughts” column I noted that theme might be revisited. Carroll Pitts posted a nice comment suggesting it become a regular series. No one has objected, so I’m considering that a mandate.  Apparently I’ve misunderstood the term … Continue reading →

Jane made a trip to her hometown of Thomasville in January. She and her brother went there to spend time with their sister. I was a tad envious when I learned they had a visit with Little Miss Sunbeam.     In … Continue reading →