Editorials

Cows Love Chocolate Candy

Cows Love Chocolate Candy

Cows Love Chocolate Candy

Damon Albus makes high quality custom hats and leather goods in Abilene.He has customers in several states and a few foreign countries.I asked him how he got started. He told me his story.“I was homeless, I had no money, and I was confused, scared and naked.
2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

Good morning to all of you this wonderful Memorial Day this column this morning is going to be different!!!!!!This column is going to be in memory of all of you who have served our country by being in the armed forces and kept us free.
Eddie and the election

Eddie and the election

Eddie and the election

With so much to observe and comment on these days, my summer writing break is probably not well timed.New grandson Eddie will join the family in three weeks.

Faces & Places

“That's why we tell the stories.To ease the anxiety of being softskinned mortals. To inspire the soul to fathom eternity. To give order to what feels out of control. To guide, to blame, to warn, to shame.
HUMAN CYBORG RELATIONS

HUMAN CYBORG RELATIONS

HUMAN CYBORG RELATIONS

With the sound of graduation preparations filling the air, replacing the pressures associated with the winding down of any school year, it seemed fitting to write about how the ending of one of life’s chapters sets the stage for the next to begin.
Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

Flood victims urged caution upon returning home

As East Texas residents return to clean up their homes and businesses after extensive flooding earlier this month, the Texas Department of State Health Services urged residents and business owners to exercise caution.
From Bank Janitor to Bank President

From Bank Janitor to Bank President

From Bank Janitor to Bank President

When Curtis Nelson was in high school at Melvin he played guard on the football team.“At that time Melvin had the longest winning streak: 31 wins without a loss,” says Curtis. “For two years at home games no one scored on Melvin.
MOONS OVER THE DOUBLE MOUNTAINS

MOONS OVER THE DOUBLE MOUNTAINS

MOONS OVER THE DOUBLE MOUNTAINS

Recognizing the importance society places on mental health issues lately, I feel it is important to admit that sitting at the typewriter the past few weeks has been like having oral surgery performed by an intoxicated Ray Charles.
2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

2 Cents Worth

Thank goodness for the Aspermont Library or I would have had to travel to Rotan to write my column this week, for some reason no internet!!!! So as you know I am not a happy camper when these electronic machines do not do what they are supposed to!!!