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If only the dog could talk

Tracy Farr

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

It makes my brain happy to know scientists are getting closer to understanding what sperm whales are saying to each other. Not HOW they communicate, but WHAT they might actually be saying.“Carole, would you mind scratching behind my left flipper? I’ve got an itch back there I just can’t reach.

And now for something completely different

Tracy Farr

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

The Roger Raccoon family hadn’t been on a family vacation in years, and they desperately needed to go on one. Roger’s wife, Rachel, said so. The kids, Ramón and Rebecca, agreed.

The real reason we need more prayer

Leon Aldridge

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

“The trouble with our praying is, we just do it as a means of last resort.”— Will Rogers (1879 — 1935) American vaudeville performer, actor, and humorous social commentator.-----“More old coffee drinkers solving the world’s problems, and more prayer. That’s what this country needs.

Texans strike gold at Helsinki Olympics

Bartee Haile

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

With the Summer Games in Paris only days away, let’s take a look back at the XV Olympics that began in Helsinki, Finland on Jul. 19, 1952 and featured gold-medal performances from six different Texans.

The rest of the story

Debby Efurd

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Ihave attended church my entire life (except during my “know it all” years from age 20-27). The majority of that time has been spent in choirs, from cherub to adult. Now you can probably guess what genre of music I like (yep … hymns and Southern gospel).

Anson Jones third choice for D.C. appointment

This Week In

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Anson Jones boarded a ship at Galveston on Jul. 11, 1838 for the long, roundabout trip to Washington, D.C.As much as the Massachusetts native dreaded the difficult journey, he disliked the destination even more. But Dr. Jones always found it hard to say no to Sam Houston.

An early lesson in differing cultures

A Story

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

“A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.”— Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948) Indian independence activist and writer.-----“So how is it pronounced,” she asked?“Su - BEAN,” I said slowly and deliberately. “The first syllable is pronounced like ‘uh.

Looking for solitude in all the wrong places

Tracy Farr

Tuesday, July 9, 2024

Ichallenge you to do anything — read a book, listen to music, write a story — while a Siamese cat named Toby is yowling at your front door trying to get into the house.

Electronic devices aren’t so different

Leon Aldridge

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

Worth Telling----- Conversation at the coffee shop last week centered around today’s kids who are captivated by electronic devices. How, in many households, they are a bigger influencer than parenting.It reminded me of piece that has been around a while, but still very applicable today.

The Evolution of a Journal

Tracy Farr

Tuesday, July 2, 2024

WEDNESDAY, 19 June 2024 — Today I have decided to try again at keeping a journal. Not a diary. Keeping a diary implies you’re going to spill your guts on feelings, diving head first into deep thoughts on life and living.

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