My research indicates that it was the ancient Babylonians who lay claim to being the first people to make New Year’s resolutions, some 4,000 years ago. Although, their New Year began in mid-March when the crops were planted.

One of the things in our Christmas decorations is a nativity scene. Many of you probably have one as well. We actually use two, in different areas; one made by Lori’s mom and one with a more childlike creativity.

There has been much made of property tax rates, relief from property taxes, can we take your TABOR money instead of property taxes, and what can we do about property taxes in the real media and on social media.

I read with great interest the story about the rescue of a Chicago family of five on the Greenhorn Trail. It took me back to a similar story in the early spring of 1987 when I was working as the advertising manager and sports writer for the Norton Daily Telegram in Norton, Kansas.

In a Public Broadcasting Service report released in late October, federal officials who recommended the new versions of the COVID-19 vaccines said that 7% of U.S. adults and 2% of children had gotten the shot.

We are sending out 3,100 newspapers this week in an effort to attract subscribers. Depending where you live, you can receive the Greenhorn Valley View for between 72 cents and $1.10 per week, all year long.

E DITORIAL AND READERS’ OPINIONS If you were a Beatles fan in the 60’s and beyond, you might pass on listening to and viewing the November 2, 2023 release of “Now and Then”. If you’ve already listened (I listened once) you’ve helped elevate it to the top of the streaming charts in the U.S., England, and 35 other countries.

Lori and I attended the ceremony held by the VFW on Saturday in which they renamed their post in honor and memory of Fred Ettleman. When Ettleman was murdered, he was the Post Commander. Today I got an email from Officer Roger Schneider of the Pueblo Police Department.

Early, in a heated four player game of Candyland, my six-yearold granddaughter, who had been in the lead, drew one of the cards that put her back near the beginning of the playing board. She happened to be sitting to my left and looked up at me and said, “Grandpa, I’m not very happy.” She stuck right in there, though, and I’d love to report that her persistence was rewarded by finishing first.

The only thing I write about more than once is grandkids. Even then, it’s usually because a different one of the four kiddos said something cute.