Contradictions and

Sue Jane Sullivan Below are some random things that float around in my head when I am trying to make sense of the world after calling it a day. It’s not a wise move on my part as it often impedes my ability to drift off to sleep.Acknowledging contradictions and paradoxes is an age-old exercise.

WHY LOCAL CONTROL STILL MATTERS

Governor Greg Abbott made a bold claim this week that should catch the attention of Texans from the plains of the Panhandle to the shores of the Gulf Coast.

TOP SENIOR SCAMS AND HOW TO AVOID THEM

Dear Savvy Senior, My adult kids keep warning me about scams, but it’s hard to know which calls and messages are dangerous. What scams are most commonly aimed at seniors right now? --Almost 80Dear Almost, Your kids’ concerns are well founded.

Old Glory News

Today is Sunday and the weather is beautiful. Every Sunday afternoon the day is so lovely, it is a time to be outside getting some of that sunshine. Yesterday morning early the thunder woke us up and then it moved on to other places.

A little help from my friends

Upon the occasion of turning 70 this week, I am turning to some of my literary friends whose words continue to serve as companion and counsel.Augustus McCrae (Gus) in Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtryIt ain’t dying I’m talking about, it’s living.

Old Glory News

Well it’s another beautiful day as it is every Sunday afternoon. There is suppose to be rain in the forecast, and I am praying that we will be getting some of it as we really need it. The wind has blown so much so we don’t have any moisture left.

IS YOUR AGING PARENT SAFE AT HOME?

Dear Savvy Senior, After watching the coverage of the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, I’m worried about my own elderly mother who lives alone in another state. I want to make sure she’s safe without being intrusive. Are there simple, affordable ways to check in on her from afar?

Half a century

Sue Jane Sullivan Fifty years.One of my newspaper assignments this year has been Texas high school basketball, specifically two small schools in neighboring counties.I found myself this week on the campus of Abilene Christian University, where my parents met and fell in love.

Old Glory News

Oh What a Beautiful Day....... It seems every Sunday when I get ready to type the news the weather is so beautiful. The wind is still kinda cool, but the sun feels so good.Wow! this is the last week in February already, this month is going by so fast.

MEDICARE CAN HELP OLDER SMOKERS KICK THE HABIT

Dear Savvy Senior, Does Medicare offer any coverage that helps beneficiaries quit smoking? New BeneficiaryDear New, If you’re ready to quit smoking, Medicare can indeed help!