continued from page from Latin and Norman French, there are more than half a million words in the Oxford English Dictionary, whereas German has about 185,000 words and French not even 100,000. The co-authors of the delightful book “The Story of English” note that the English language didn’t exist when Julius Caesar invaded Britain a couple of millennia ago. Then, 500 years later it...

continued from page with mental wellness, though some days, I wonder about my sanity. Years later, my husband and I still discuss that moment at the Met. In a vacation filled with memorable experiences, that unexpected encounter with van Gogh’s genius stands out as transformative. It reminds us to approach art with openness, to allow ourselves to be surprised, and most importantly, ...

William Mayes ”Dobby” Dobbins, Jr., a devoted and loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and son, passed away February 24, 2025. He was born to William Mayes Dobbins, Sr., and Patricia Winburn Dobbins on March 8, 1955. Dobby graduated from Montgomery County High School in 1973, where he served as class president his freshman and junior years. He was a phenomenal athlete in foo...

Mrs. Mildred Lamb Mrs. Mildred Heinz “Tutter” Lamb, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully March 6, 2025. She was born on July 27, 1940, in Selma, Alabama. Mildred was preceded in death by her parents, Melvin C. Heinz and Elizabeth R. Heinz; three sisters, Ulma Heinz, Carolyn Knight, and Rosemary Turner; and one brother, Melvin Heinz, Jr. From...