I'm still here!

I’m sitting here surrounded by love. Noah is on my left and Caleb on my right, sitting on the sofa. The doorbell just rang and Noah leaps to his feet … pizza! If circumstances were different, it would be a typical Friday night, but tonight everyone is feeling a bit subdued.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Upon the advice of a former student, I watched the award-winning film Nomadland last week. Nomadland, written and directed by Chloé Zhao, is based on a book of the same name by Jessica Bruder.

Old Glory News

I do hope all the Fathers had a wonderful warm day. A little windy to cook out, but I bet a lot of cooking was outside anyway. It is always good eating. So next week is the beginning of the TCR parade and rodeo. The time goes so fast that we don't have time to enjoy each day to the fullest.

How to Downsize Your Home for a Move

Dear Savvy Senior, What tips can you offer for downsizing? My husband and I would like to relocate from our house into a retirement community condo near our daughter but need to get rid of a lot of personal possessions before we can move.

WRITER'S CORNER

When was the last time you told someone that God Loves them? When was the last time you put someone else's needs ahead of your own? When was the last time you stood up for someone you have seen bullied? When was the last time you reached out to someone you called a friend?

2 CENTS WORTH

Good morning to all of you grab you a glass of tea and visit with me awhile, it's early morning , I've already been outside watering my plants. Jay had planted seed in those little seed cups, they came up so he gave them to us since our garden didn't come up.

History, Flaws and All

“Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it.” There are many variations of this phrase and each variation seems to be attributed to a different historical figure.

A SHIP UNDER WATER

Charles Starnes grew up in Canyon and now lives in Plainview. In high school he was active in drama and choir, was a varsity baseball player and member of the golf team. His classmates voted him “Most Talented.” At the library he read submarine adventure books.

Not My Favorite Column

I love spontaneity more than the average person – whether it be a spontaneous vacation or party. This last weekend has been a weekend of spontaneous fun, celebration, laughter, eating, and story-sharing.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Among my top six Twitter accounts to follow are Heath Mayo (young Texas conservative pundit), Jason Isbell (musician/master of wit/Southern progressive), Rex Chapman (former pro athlete, recovering addict, humorist, appreciator of kindness among humans), Tim Siegel (inspiring father), and Auschwitz...