Over the past year and a half, all communities have had to adjust to lots of changes in the way of everyday life. We also had to make quite a few adjustments at school.
Nearly 60 Texas House Democrats left the state last Monday for Washington, D.C. in an effort to stop passage of a Republican-led elections bill. This in effect blocks all legislation, since the House doesn’t have a quorum present.
If only life could be as simple as that Blue Bell ice cream delivery guy’s view of his job. It seems to take simplicity to another level. “I eat all I can and sell the rest.” That’s what the ad says, as company leadership leans on the old saying about life being a “cinch by the inch and hard by the yard.”
I’m not sure when a house becomes a home, but I don’t think we’re quite there yet.
David Livingstone came to Africa in the 1840s and returned multiple times until his death in 1873. He was at first a worker in a cotton mill in Scotland, then trained as a doctor, joined a missionary society hoping to go to China but went to Africa instead.
Due to last-minute computer issues, Jill Pertler was unable to provide a new column this week. This is a “classic” column originally published in 2011.
In some places, summer brings thoughts of warm weather and cool ocean breezes. However, in Texas, summer brings thoughts of scorching heat and even hotter winds. But no matter where you are, it is extremely important to stay hydrated, especially during the summertime when the temperature rises.
The Texas Legislature convened in special session last week and GOP legislators introduced a fresh set of voting bills after Democrats blocked an earlier attempt during the regular session by walking out in May, preventing a quorum.
I spend a good chunk of time each week working with, learning from and encouraging fellow senior adults.
It was a good party. Of course you would expect me to say that, since it was our going-away party and I am bound to be biased.
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