It Does Not Look Bad

WARNING: this essay discusses an important topic that might be difficult for some to read. This is not the essay I intended to write. On Sunday afternoon, I had a first draft all sketched out on a yellow pad. On Sunday night, my agenda changed.

THE SOUL OF THE BIRD LADY

I’ve had some conversations with Carolyn Ohl, who owns the Christmas Mountains Oasis located in a remote area near Terlingua. Serious birders and photographers go there to see the Lucifer Hummingbird, Elf Owl and a rare butterfly. Some call her the Bird Lady of the Big Bend.

Broadband is Critical to Texas’ Future and Makes Economic Sense

Governor Abbott left no uncertainty about the importance of broadband access during this year’s State of the State address. “From medicine to education to business, broadband access is not a luxury—it is an essential tool that must be available for all Texans,” he said.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Norman Joe Mayes, Sr. My daughters’ grandfather passed away last week. It was not a virus that got the best of him but the fact that he had used his nine lives. Catlike he was in that department, having overcome numerous health concerns in his 86 years.

Mask mandate ends March 10; many entities to continue requiring them

While Gov. Gregg Abbott has lifted the statewide mandate to wear a mask in public and allowed all businesses to operate at full capacity, many businesses, schools and other entities say they will continue to require that masks be worn Abbott issued the order last week, effective March 10.

Old Glory News

The March winds are with us. We all need to PRAY FOR RAIN, we need it badly. It seems we are always praying for rain. I feel sorry for the states that had all of the floods and lost every thing. If there was just some way we could divide all that water, and everyone would be happy.

QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"It was one of those March days when the sun shines hot and the wind blows cold: when it is summer in the light, and winter in the shade." ~ Charles Dickens

Over Me

Under His wing I am will protected No harm can befall me. As difficult days come and go I take comfort knowing my Lord watches over me. I lift this poem in praise to God. It was by His grace we all survived this blizzard. Thank God for His Angel on Earth.

2 CENTS WORTH

Good morning, and it's a good one, we have water!!!!!! so grab you a glass of tea or a cup of coffee and visit with me awhile.

Noble-Minded Ideals

The date was February 28, 1836. Texas settlers were engaged in revolt against Mexico, engaging in several battles with government forces over the previous five months. Around 185 men, led by William B. Travis and James Bowie, were under siege at a mission in San Antonio called the Alamo.