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Musings from God’s mountain

A true account is told of a group of young people who had gone to the Caribbean on a mission trip. They didn’t travel there for luxuries the area is known for. Instead, they visited a leper colony on the island of Tobago. While there, they held a worship service. We can only imagine the impression that must have left on the hearts and minds of those young teens, as the emaciated lepers filled the bare pews, waiting to worship the God they loved. There was this one memory, though, that is deeply engraved in the souls of all who attended. The pastor had asked for song selections from ...

Christmas and sandwich talk

Hello from the kitchen! Christmas is fast approaching! This year, it’s our turn to host the whole Kauffman family, so lots of food to be prepped. I’ve chosen a non-traditional buffet meal consisting of chicken in the filling, garlic butter little red potatoes and mixed veggies. But for now, let’s talk sandwiches. Who doesn’t love a good sandwich? Since teaching myself to make bread and rolls, I’ve upped the level on a sandwich and what should go into it. I make sandwiches using rolls, bagels and even waffles. Make your regular waffle batter but add chopped sage and ...

Millennial memories of Christmas past

If you had a magical snow globe that you shook and suddenly was filled with your Christmas memories from the 1980s, what scenes would be found there? Perhaps yours would be similar to mine, filled with loving family, giggling children, and lots and lots of iconic 1980s décor and gifts. I am sure visuals are appearing in your head as you read this, but just in case you need a few reminders, let’s take the next few moments to stroll down a red velvety memory lane. You know the kind of velvet I am referring to, don’t you? Not the plush soft type, but the cardboard, stiff kind that ...

Rainbow leads to children’s room

In our Library History lesson, we stopped in 1966, after Mifflin County Library moved into South Brown Street and grew in the number of books we had; so much so that we were at the point of bursting at the seams. I want to write about how we ended up in Woodlawn at 123 North Wayne Street. But so much is happening at the present-day library that I also want to write about that as well. I’m jumping ahead to 1975, after the library moved to Wayne Street, to talk about the Rainbow. But first, when the library was built we once again marveled at how big the building was and how many ...

Do you pay for eBooks? That can end today using Libby!

EBooks, which are books you can read on a tablet, smart phone, or computer, are free to you with your Juniata County Library card. Why pay for your eBooks, either per book or through a subscription, when you can get them for free? We have over 20,000 free eBooks and eAudio titles you can borrow. eAudio titles are books on CD only without the CD. You can download them to your tablet, smart phone, or computer and listen to them. I know people who listen to audiobooks all day while at their desk and they say it’s one of the best things the library offers! You can also listen to them ...

God is with us this Christmas

“Men are just happier people.” That assertion was made in an anonymous essay posted on the internet some years ago. The essay was titled, “The joys of being a male.” Why? The author pointed out some of the advantages with regard to being male: “Your last name stays put. Wedding plans take care of themselves. Chocolate is just another snack. You can never be pregnant. Same work, more pay. Wrinkles add character. Wedding dress: $5,000. Tux rental: $100. New shoes don’t cut, blister or mangle your feet. “Phone conversations are over in 30 seconds flat. A five-day vacation ...