When Service Becomes Power: Let’s Start a Bigger Conversation

Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-Lubbock) surprised a lot of folks last week when he announced he would not seek re-election. And it was one line in his statement that stayed with me: “Public service should not be a full-time career.”His statement made me proud.

2 Cents Worth

It’s a beautiful day in Aspermont, Texas, today. I’ve been outside painting backgrounds on canvas. The wind is not blowing on the back patio, so a perfect morning to get the backgrounds painted. I haven’t got to paint any this week because I’ve been helping Joe get that deer in the deep freeze.

Faces & Places

“People are always quick to call evil what they do not know. The unknown sprouts fear. It spreads like an infection, burrowing into every facet of their lives. They need a scapegoat, someone to blame. Fingers are pointed, accusations are made, and a target lands on somebody’s back. They grow angry.

Carol's Kitchen

PREP TIME:15 minutesIngredients:COOK TIME:45 minutesServings: 2 pies 2 3/4 cups sugar4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla3 tablespoons flour3/4 cup melted oleo1 1/2 cups buttermilk (or substitute: 1/2 tsp apple cider vinegar in 1 1/2 cups milk) Crushed graham crackers (for topping) (Optional) Chopped pecans1.

Burning Designs On Hats

Susan Sistrunk is an established artist and owned a gallery in Waco for years before moving to her home in the Lampasas County town of Kempner where she helped her husband build a barndominium. They both use it as a residence and studio. She does art and he modernizes antique and classic cars.

SMALL TALK

William, like most children these days, is obsessed with this whole “67” thing. His teacher has obviously been very annoyed with the students and finally told them it was a bad word.Today, Liam announced to his class (and teachers) that Mrs. Hart was misunderstood and that “67” was not a bad word.

Faces & Places

“We stepped a little quicker, laughed a little louder, and chatted over the fences a little longer. We gathered bouquets of wildflowers, dined on fresh strawberries, and began to ride our bikes up and down the Third Line again.

Streetcars In El Paso

Philadelphia, Boston, San Francisco, New Orleans and San Diego all have streetcars. So does El Paso, Texas, where public transportation started In 1882.

2 Cents Worth

It’s a beautiful day in Aspermont. I can’t believe it’s November and weather like this!!!!Joe has been in Wingo, Kentucky all this week, so I have painted and sewed all week.

Carol's Kitchen

PREP TIME:15 minutesCOOK TIME:1 hourServings: 12–14Ingredients:_ 1 Duncan Hines yellow cake mix_ 2 pkgs chocolate Jell-O pudding and pie mix_ 1/2 cup oil_ 4 eggs, slightly beaten_ 1 small pkg chocolate chips _ Chocolate frosting (for topping)Instructions:1.