Author Archives: joinerscorner

During our Unadilla school days John Offenberg was much younger than me. Now we’re almost the same age. That happens gradually and gains momentum over time. John knows a lot of old stories about some of the unique individuals of … Continue reading →

An undated scribbled note included some potential column topics. “The First Sign of Spring,” came from a conversation with my mother. When I told her I had seen a robin in her yard she reminded me that, “Robins are the … Continue reading →

I drove to Leesburg, Georgia, in mid June to see Clete and Deborah Sinyard. A column series in 2023 offered a glimpse of Clete’s 20 years of military service, focusing on his first tour of Vietnam. He joined the Army … Continue reading →

“Not Enough Aprons” was written on a scribbled note as a column idea. Sean Dietrich, my favorite columnist, had mentioned aprons in his daily musings on January 9, 2021. His reflections caused me to do some pondering. I’m thinking today’s … Continue reading →

My scribbled notes about “Silver Linings” mentioned Burroughs Corporation. They gave me a wonderful career opportunity right out of college. It only took 18 months to fail, an embarrassing outcome I was not prepared for.  Life was easy growing up … Continue reading →

I found a scribbled note with “Silver Linings” written at the top. Below that I’d mentioned a long-ago example – a vehicle mishap involving David Fullington. We’ll get to that after covering a little background.  David’s been a good friend … Continue reading →

I kept a handwritten note in March of 2020 from an older gentleman who had read “Lessons From the Ladder.” Although we’d never met, he instantly attained favored status by saying nice things about the author. In a world of … Continue reading →

My scribbled notes from 2021 named two friends I planned to visit. I waited too long for one. Viewing doesn’t count. I kept a newspaper column by Lanier Roberts about an experience from his youth. He and a cousin were … Continue reading →

My stack of scribbled notes is shorter, but still has a precarious tilt. I’ve grown a bit weary of sifting through papers, but recently found fresh motivation. We’ll get to that later. I kept a sample letter of a common … Continue reading →

Among my scribbled notes was a mention of the Beech Island Agricultural Club. Bud Trulock, a first cousin to my wife, told me long ago about a meeting he attended as a guest. I’m not sure what brought that conversation … Continue reading →