Category Archives: Small Town Soap Box

I hurried into the local department store to grab some last minute Christmas gifts. I looked at all the people and grumbled to myself. I would be in here forever and I just had so much to do. Christmas was … Continue reading →

Dear Lord, Every single evening As I’m lying here in bed, This tiny little Prayer Keeps running through my head: God bless all my family Wherever they may be, Keep them warm And safe from harm For they’re so close … Continue reading →

Submitted by Paula Anglin: Seventy years ago today the Japanese Empire attacked Pearl Harbor. Tomorrow President Roosevelt gave this speech in front of Congress in regards to this act. Read President Roosevelt’s speech, It will only take 2 minutes and … Continue reading →

I remember my first Christmas adventure with Grandma. I was just a kid. I remember tearing across town on my bike to visit her on the day my big sister dropped the bomb: “There is no Santa Claus,” she jeered. … Continue reading →

“There’s no such thing as Santa,” jeered the group of older boys. “There aren’t any reindeer, any elves or magic toys.” “Oh yes there are” I cried aloud, my little fists curled tight, “He’s on his way with loaded sleigh … Continue reading →

THE LAW IS THE LAW!So, Be It!THE LAW IS THE LAW So ‘if’ the US government determines that it is against the law for the words ‘under God’ to be on our money, then, so be it.And ‘if’ that same … Continue reading →

Thank Our Veterans Black wall, black wall many names you bear. Those not written here— does anyone care? We quickly pay homage to warriors who’ve died. But, for the live ones— our gratitude we hide. Think about the soldiers that … Continue reading →

submitted by Heather Anderson Van Buren, MO Infantrymen have a pride and arrogance that most Americans don’t understand and don’t like. Even soldiers who aren’t Infantrymen don’t understand. The pride doesn’t exist because we have a job that’s physically impressive. … Continue reading →

UPThis two-letter word in English has more meanings than any other two-letter word, and that word is’UP.’ It’s easy to understand UP, meaning toward the sky or at the top of the list, but when we awaken in the morning, … Continue reading →