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.

Borderlne: A Story Of Courage

Jayson Woodward was postmaster in Terlingua at a time when people didn’t bother locking their doors because everybody knew everybody in the small community. She lived next door to the post office. One afternoon when she returned home from a shopping trip an intruder was in her house.

Faces & Places

“We are women, and my plea is let me be a woman holy through and through, asking for nothing but what God wants to give me, receiving with both hands and with all my heart whatever that is.

Getting in shape, writing a book, being diligent

Lofty summer goals, aren’t they? I figure if I only set three, then surely the chances of success are greater than a detailed personal to-do list for June, July, and August. Here I am. Bad knees and weight gain equate to more mileage on my body than it should have.

2 Cents Worth

Hurrah it actually rained in Aspermont, Texas, we have an inch and 3 tenths in our gauge I hope all the ranchers got more. They need it in their tanks and the pastures. We are so thankful for what we got , Joe just knew the hail would hurt his onions.

Jiminy Crickets and cosmic vibrations

One of the reasons I like baseball is because, in a multitude of ways, it is a physical and psychological metaphor for life, and the Pinocchio story is a great example of the key component of any sport: The conscious struggle against overcoming damage inflicted and obstacles positioned by one’s...