Doesn’t he look good for his age

“You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.” —C.S. Lewis, British writer and lay theologian. I’ve been told I’m getting old, but I refuse to accept that somewhat opinionated viewpoint. It’s my personal observation I’ve simply accumulated a lot of experience.

Beautifully Broken

As I reflect back on the past holiday season, I am reminded of how different the Christmas of 2021 looked compared to those of the more distant past. Looking at my recent past, one might say that the last several months (or even the past year and a half) have been broken.

State steps up DUI enforcement during holidays

The Texas Department of Transportation has kicked off its statewide “Drive Sober. No Regrets” drunk driving prevention program for the holidays.

Destiny Dimensions

Jeremiah 1:5 tells us that before a person is even born, God Almighty puts a mighty calling and a powerful destiny upon their life. The sad thing is so many people feel unworthy of the calling that God has on their life. Jeremiah replied in verse six, “Lord I cannot speak, for I am just a youth.

LIBRARY CORNER

Looking forward to a new year in the library: Story Time—Tuesdays at 11 a.m. Adult Craft Night—Thursday, January 13 at 6 p.m. (Registration required and $5.00 for materials) Winter Wonderland Family Night—Thursday, January 20 at 6 p.m. Writers’ Workshop—Saturday, January 22, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Texting your season’s greetings and gratitude this holiday seasons

(StatePoint) When it comes to season’s greetings and giving thanks, sending a traditional letter or holiday card doesn’t have to be the only way to do it. In fact, you can show you care just as impactfully by sending a simple text.

Handicap did not hold back “Three-Legged Willie”

On Dec. 27, 1859, Texans laid to rest “Three-Legged Willie,” one of the most colorful and unforgettable figures of the revolutionary period. Robert McAlpin Williamson enjoyed perfect health until the age of 15, when he contracted something people in those days called the “white swelling.

Those Magnificent Oaks (IV)

What do birds eat in the winter? Many of us keep bird feeders going all year long, so the obvious answer is bird seed. Well, this is great advice for those few bird groups that happen to be granivores, which include finches and doves.

State’s workforce surpasses pre-pandemic high

The Texas labor market exceeded the previous pre-pandemic high in February 2020 by hitting just under 13 million nonagricultural jobs in November, the Texas Workforce Commission reported last Friday. The adjusted jobless rate was 5.2% last month, down slightly from the previous month.

Peace on Earth

Let us please set aside the politics on the national level, because frankly, I have never seen or heard of a bigger load of steaming crap in my life than what is going on in our nation’s capital. I have stopped watching it, and my only comment on all of it is… Lord help us all.