During the South Dakota Festival of Books, I listened to a group of five successful novelists discussing the art of writing and what they gained from creating those words. They all seemed to agree with journalist Malcolm Gladwell, who said that it takes some talent, but more importantly, about 10,000 hours of practice to become good at anything. They each also said that writing has given them joy and humor, an understanding about life and a sense of meaning.

387-0777 Chef Salad Available Daily Thursday, August 31st: Cheeseburger deluxe, potato wedges, fruit cocktail and milk. Friday, September 1st: Pork chops, corn, 3-bean salad, canteloupe, honey dew, biscuit and milk.

402-387-1294 Activities Thursday, August 31st: 10:30 a.m. - Bible Study; 2:30 p.m.

Thought for the week: “I think when you do the right thing for the world, most of the time the profits follow.” Martin Kon If you are a person that likes hot weather this past week has been for you. On Monday, we were one degree shy of a record with 103, but Tuesday it was 104 degrees. It did cool off for the weekend. We received a few drops of rain on Friday .

POTTER, Neb. (AP) __ When Reed Cammack hears the first meadowlark of spring, he knows his family has made it through another cold, snowy winter on the South Dakota prairie. Nothing’s better, he says, than hearing the birds light up the area with song at sunrise.

Speaker Joan Wells will present a program Cattle Trails & Songs of the West on September 6, 2023 at 12:30 p.m. at the Ainsworth Senior Center, 234 W.