All the Clutter in Life

In late September of 2016, I was frustrated by the national discourse leading up to the 2016 presidential election. I wrote the following short message on Facebook. It is safe to say that our discourse has not improved in the four years since I wrote these words.

CHILI SEASON IS UPON US

I met H. Allen Smith at his home in Alpine in 1969. He was a big deal celebrity: Hollywood screen writer, nationally syndicated newspaper columnist, an author of magazine articles in Esquire and similar magazines and a frequent guest on television talk shows.

The positive solution is American Optimism.

I awoke this morning, thinking, “When pessimists pick up a brick, they throw it, but when optimists pick up the same brick, they build something positive and useful.” There is much in the news as I pen this column about Judge Amy Comey Barrett and her spiritual beliefs.

CHECK YOUR MIRRORS

For the first time in my life, only the Good Lord knows where I am. That’s right. I slipped off for seven days after my nephew’s wedding in Colorado (very small, very masked) to recalibrate in every way. My family and friends think they know where I am.

Houston-Dallas bullet train company says it’s on fast track

Texas’ first- and third-largest cities could be in daily commuting distance from each other via the high-speed Texas Central Railroad.

2 CENTS WORTH

Good morning grab you a cup of coffee and visit with me awhile, you probably have so much done you need to set down and rest awhile. I told Joe I work for 30 minutes and set down an hour with my book!!!!!!

Faces & Places

“Come little leaves, said the Wind one day, “Come to the meadows with me and play. Put on your dresses of red and gold; For Summer is past, and the days grow cold.

Home is within your heart

I awoke this morning in a different place. Everything is new. I rose around 3:00 AM and walked straight into a wall. I thought for a moment that I broke my nose. I did not. Everything is unfamiliar, yet this is our new home.

GET YOUR FLU SHOT, GOVERNOR SAYS

While scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging everyone to get a flu shot. Texans need to do their part to keep moving forward the state’s recovery from the pandemic, the governor said.

2 CENTS WORTH

Good morning grab you a cup of coffee and visit with me awhile, you probably have so much done you need to set down and rest awhile. I told Joe I work for 30 minutes and set down an hour with my book!!!!!!