Rennie Phillips

Scott City Musings: Shielding our youth

March 22

Scott City Musings: Shielding our youthReflecting on generational changes, Rennie Phillips contemplates how modern conveniences have altered the values and skills passed down to today's youth, questioning if we've truly improved their lives.

Scott City Musings: Memories in Baldy Valley

March 15

Scott City Musings: Memories in Baldy ValleyA nostalgic journey through Baldy Valley recalls the challenges of hay mowing with tractors and horse hitches. Rennie Phillips shares vivid memories of overcoming floating sod and teamwork with a four-horse hitch.

Scott City Musings: Let's plant some seeds

March 8

Scott City Musings: Let's plant some seedsScott City residents, it's time to plan your garden! With frost dates in mind, plant cold-tolerant crops such as peas and carrots now and prepare for warmer weather veggies such as tomatoes and peppers in May.

Scott City Musings: Moments of carelessness

March 1

Scott City Musings: Moments of carelessnessIn "Scott City Musings: Moments of Carelessness," Rennie Phillips reflects on the importance of mindfulness and caution through personal anecdotes, highlighting how small lapses can lead to significant consequences.

Scott City Musings: Zebco 202

February 22

Scott City Musings: Zebco 202In "Scott City Musings", Rennie Phillips reflects on his fishing adventures with his father and grandfather, reminiscing about the evolution of fishing gear and the enduring charm of old-school methods.

Scott City Musings: Life simplified

February 15

Scott City Musings: Life simplifiedReflecting on simpler times, the author reminisces about traditional gardening methods and old-fashioned tools, questioning if modern complexities have diminished life's joys.

Scott City Musings: I ‘should have’ done that instead

February 8

Scott City Musings: I ‘should have’ done that insteadIn this column, Rennie Phillips reflects on life's frequent "should have" moments, from unexpected emergency room visits to roasting coffee beans. He encourages turning regrets into actionable "done that".

Scott City Musings: Gardening for vegetables

February 1

Scott City Musings: Gardening for vegetablesA lifelong gardener reflects on the importance of homegrown vegetables in daily meals, sharing stories from childhood to present-day gardening ventures with his wife, Marge.

Scott City Musings: Life, death and cremation

January 25

Scott City Musings: Life, death and cremationPastor Rennie Phillips reflects on the impact of cremation in his life, sharing personal stories of loved ones and discussing the choices families face. He considers cremation a viable option without religious conflict.

Scott City Musings: 70 years ago

January 18

Scott City Musings: 70 years agoReflecting on 70 years since starting kindergarten in a one-room school in Nebraska's Sandhills, Rennie Phillips shares memories of his first teacher, Miss Shirley, and their unexpected reconnection on Facebook.

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