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.

MARCH 2ND IS JUST ANOTHER DAY?

There’s not much hoopla, no organized statewide celebration but March 2nd 1836 is an important day in the history of Texas. That’s the day Texas became a republic and declared its independence from Mexico. It was a long time coming.

Disappointment? Join the club.

So, I get an email last night from a reader of this column … “You always write about optimism, now that you have cancer, what do you think? What do I think? Let me begin with this … If you want to avoid disappointment, don’t do anything. Do not try to live your dreams.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

Last week's column was dedicated to my mom and my uncle's stories of water security on the farm and managing without electricity. I want to add to that narrative this week, writing about more of the “things we take for granted.