Useful formulas

When one realizes they need to spray this, scrub that and kill those, a normal choice is to head for the store to purchase a product to take care of the problem. Unfortunately, few of these products are organic, and nearly all are downright dangerous. For some safer products, read on.

Texas Democrats turn against Roosevelt

After the liberals walked out of the state convention on May 23, 1944, Texas Democrats officially went on the record opposing a fourth term for the White House incumbent. Deep-rooted disenchantment with the New Deal finally caused conservatives to turn against ailing FDR.

The real treasures are not the things

“All things come to those who wait.” — From an early 20th Century poem by Lady Mary Montgomerie Currie writing under the pseudonym Violet Fane. I used to run across the old black-and-white photo and dime store autograph book every so often. When I did, my thought was always the same.

Funeral set for Tuesday

Why is it so hard to put your spouse first, without expecting anything in return for your absolutely selfless kindness and generosity…sigh? (Yep, I have my tongue tucked way back in my cheek on that one.

How to talk to your kids about substance use

We all want our kids to grow up to lead happy and healthy lives. Part of this involves minimizing the risks posed by drugs and alcohol. However, parents often find it difficult to know when and how to talk to their children about substances. Here are a few tips, broken down by age to help.

Great ways to encourage kids to move more

(StatePoint) Want to encourage kids to move more? The latest technology, gear and apps are helping make movement and exercise fun. Here’s how: • Learn online: From dance to yoga to martial arts, there are a range of online classes available that are designed just for kids.

Living with my head in the clouds

I’m going to tell you something that I would never admit to you face-to-face; something that kids dream of but old men dare not to. I want to be a movie star. No, I’ve never acted in my life. I probably wouldn’t be able to remember the lines.

Hydrogen Peroxide for Your Plants

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is nothing more than water with an extra oxygen atom. What’s unique about it is that when diluted, it’s able to generate antimicrobial and oxygen properties. As such, it can supplement oxygen to your plants and aerate the soil around them.

Record twister strikes Goliad

A boiling black cloud rolled into Goliad on May 18, 1902 rattling windows with earsplitting thunderclaps and pelting the historic town with huge hailstones. But the worst was yet to come from the killer storm.

LIBRARY CORNER

Our Friends group met Monday night to discuss the upcoming book sale. LIB This year’s sale runs June 24-26 and will be held at the Civic Center. We’re COR still accepting gently used books, DVDs and CDs.