We wish you and your family
the happiest of holidays, the warmth and joy of the Christmas season,
and a joyous, peaceful, and prosperous 2026!
Krazy Pic 1 It took me a couple of seconds, but then I burst into song! A timely wish from a grafitti artist.
Krazy Pic 2 Correct me if I’m wrong, but this seems like a case of “Do as I say . . .”
Cartoon of the Week A friendly and fun reminder to be careful driving this holiday season!
Curiosity of the Week As we all know by now, the US penny is no longer being minted. What would you pay to own some of the last such coins minted? I was amazed! Let’s just say this: Collectors paid a pretty penny to own them!
Guest Voice: The Poaching of the Pines What luck!! And with perfect timing! We have all the ingredients for a flavorful Christmas season story: A cup of witty writing stirred and mixed with dry humor, two tablespoons of nostalgia, another tablespoon of Missouri Ozarks seasoning, two teaspoons of family cheer, – and for the final touch, a dash of criminality! The recipe comes to us compliments of Chris Whitley. See Chris’ background, and read his delightful reminiscing in The Poaching of the Pines.
Pesky Puzzlers Our last set of Puzzlers for 2025!! Don’t be left out!! See the current collection, as well as previous solutions, and join in the fun.
January Birthdays Happy New Year! Here are subscribers (that we know of) who start the year with January birthdays!