Faces & Places

“The daisies remind you to be happy. The hydrangeas remind you to be colorful. The lilacs remind us to breathe deeply. The pansies reflect our own images back at us. The hollyhocks remind us to stand tall in this world. And the roses - oh, the roses!

Old Glory News

What a beautiful day on Sunday, a little windy, but muddy and sun shining. I hope everyone is having a fun but safe Memorial weekend. We have had a wonderful week of rains and we Thank the Lord for the precious moisture.

Can I Collect Social Security from My Ex-Spouse?

Dear Savvy Senior, Is it possible to collect Social Security benefits from my ex-spouse? We were married for 12 years but have been divorced for almost 20 years now.

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all of you grab you a cup of coffee and visit with me awhile. What a week Joe and I have had, and I hope we never have another one like it. On Monday night the cloud was coming up, we watched it, and Joe came in and said .'Carol looks like we are going to get a rain!!!!!

Death, Life, and Decoration Day

We don’t like to talk about death in our society. There are legitimate reasons why humans shy away from confronting death. Death recalls grief we feel for loved ones. Death is an inevitability from which there is no return or do-over (at least here on Earth).

Germany is full of good surprises

Everywhere we went in Germany people apologized for what the Nazis did. It started with the cruise director on the ship as we cruised along the Rhine last March. He praised the American forces for the victory in World War Two. It continued with every tour guide we encountered.

Faces & Places

“Just like blame is a sign of shame-based organizations, coverup cultures depend on shame to keep folks quiet.

Old Glory News

Well, I am back at my job now. Thanks to Susan for typing some news for me last week. The lighting got too close and it burnt my computer, so I could not type anything. I hope this one will be good for the rest of my days.

How Medicare Covers Physical Therapy Services

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare cover physical therapy, and if so, how much coverage do they provide? My 66-year-old husband was recently diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and will need ongoing physical therapy to help keep him moving.

House lawmakers defy Abbott on vouchers

A key House education committee adjourned last week without voting on a school voucher bill that is Gov. Greg Abbott’s top priority this session, the Houston Chronicle reported.