The Counterculture of Simplicity

Several years ago, early in the era of reality television, the Fox television network introduced a show called “The Simple Life.” It featured wealthy heiresses Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie traveling around the country and engaging in, well, the simple life.

Looking over my shoulder

I can pinpoint the year when English became the subject I wanted to teach. 1970 found me in a classroom where poetry made sense, Charles Dickens’s A Tale of Two Cities captivated me, and Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet was ridiculously non-relatable.

Mandy creates slot machine art

After graduating from college with a degree in art, Mandy Napper got a job creating advertising art for Lucky Charms. Then she got a job with a firm that makes slot machines.

Faces & Places

“If we ignore our abuse and trauma, it will continue to reveal itself to us. It may be subtle or it may be intense. Trauma can show up in our sleep. We may battle insomnia and nightmares. We can experience physical pain and emotional distress. We may struggle with anxiety and depression.

Old Glory News

I suppose we are back in the not so cold temperatures. It was nice to stay in the house by a warm fire and enjoy the day. I am so disappointed with so many clouds in the sky and the weatherman shows a good percentage for rain and we never got a drop.

How to Prepare a Will

Dear Savvy Senior, I would like to make my last will and testament and would like to know if I can do it myself, or do I need to hire a lawyer? Don’t Have Much Dear Don’t, Very good question! Almost everyone needs a will, but only around one-third of American have actually prepared one.

The Counterculture of Humanity

There’s an idea afoot that the human touch is no longer necessary in much of life. Automation is in, people are out. Retail stores have self checkout lines. Fast food restaurants have a touch screen kiosk to order your food in lieu of a cashier.

2 Cents Worth

Joe got a little rain on his garden and he was so thankful for that, but he sure needs more like all the farmers and ranchers. We need enough rain to fill up all the tanks, hauling water for stock is no fun and so expensive.

The man behind the posters

You see posters of wildflowers in stores, homes and offices. Rick Vanderpool of Lubbock did them. “You only see the big flowers at 70 miles an hour,” he says. “If you get out of your vehicle you find the little jewels in the bar ditch.

When childhood ends

My granddaughters are soon to be home for summer. With only a dance recital on June 3 and a commuter basketball camp, the girls are set for some carefree time with their parents. One more round of swimming lessons, and they will be good to go for pool time.