Music’s beautiful nudge

In the mid-1990s, I taught Correlated Language Arts, which was basically for students who did not, at the time, think they wanted to go to college. These small classes (at the most I had eight or nine students) had a textbook curriculum which was modified.

Faces & Places

'A tree is alive; thus, it is always more than you see. Roots to leaves, yes—those you can, in part, see. But it is more—it is the lichens and moss and ferns that grow on its bark, the life too small to see that lives among its roots, a community we know of, but do not think on.

My Plea II

Lord, help me to be more obedient to your word. Lord, help me to love the unlovable. Lord, help me to not give up even when things seem impossible to me. Lord, help me to open my eyes to see the needs of others around me, and use the gift you blessed me with to serve them.

Abbott ties voucher passage to teacher pay, school funding

Gov. Greg Abbott, just hours after the Senate initially approved a school voucher measure, said he would add teacher raises and increased public school funding to the ongoing special session agenda if the Texas Legislature passes his voucher plan, the Texas Tribune reported.

Old Glory News

I bet everyone is enjoying the cooler weather like we are. The rains were so wonderful and the cool weather made it all so nice. It was time to do away with those hot, hot days. I think folks have more energy and feel better when it is not so hot like we had in Aug and Sept.

Protecting Your Pets After You’re Gone

Dear Savvy Senior, What is the best way to ensure my pets are taken care of after I’m gone? I have two dogs and a cat that are my four-legged family, and I want to make sure they’ll be well taken care of after I die. Solo Senior Dear Solo, It’s a great question.

Old Glory News

Oh my, the days are really getting shorter, and the nights are really getting longer. School days are going well and football and volleyball are really getting good. If we get the rain that has been promised we will be getting some wheat planted real soon.

Do You Need Life Insurance After You Retire?

Dear Savvy Senior, Do I still need life insurance after I retire? I’ve been thinking about dropping my policy to escape the premiums. Is this a good idea? Approaching Retirement Dear Approaching, It depends on your family and financial situation.

Old Glory News

I really thought it was going to be cool today, according to the weather man. The wind was out of the north but it sure was not cooler. Yesterday was a really hot one. Maybe October will be much better. Well this is the last week in September, and just three months left in this year.

Three Vaccines Seniors Should Consider Getting This Fall

Dear Savvy Senior, Which vaccines are recommended for Medicare seniors this flu season?