TV, TV everywhere and not a drop of stream

C’mon, now. Raise your hands. How many of you actually thought at one time the word “streaming” meant going to a fancy water park, grabbing an innertube, and floating down the lazy river looking for a little peace of mind with hundreds of other like-minded folk?

Trusting God in Hard Times

We all face tough times in our lives. Feeling overwhelmed and lost is easy, whether it’s illness, loss, family issues, or financial struggles. As a person of faith, I believe God is always with us, even in these difficult times. But how do we trust in God when everything seems to fall apart?

Fleeting Moments

This month we have two granddaughters graduating high school. How is that possible? Exciting for them … surreal for us.

Buzzards

Have you ever watched a buzzard? Ok, so I know this may seem like an odd topic, but hear me out. (If you have read any of my columns, you know that I often say my inspiration comes from the strangest places, and this is no different!

Be the best you that you can be

“Opportunity knocking usually sounds like hard work, so most people don’t answer the door.” – I heard it from friend and mentor Jim Chionsini as one of his “Old Italian Sayings.” He likely borrowed it, but he was, among other things, a master at repackaging good advice.

Egrets and Us!

Does peace elude you? If I’m honest, it happens to me, and life does get hard, and peace can seem out of reach. At times, it’s as if I’m drowning from the weight of unresolved and heavy situations circling above my head, and yes, they’re often out of my control.

Come on up, the reception’s fine

Well, technically, it was only a coyote with a terrible skin condition. But when I saw it up on the porch, and I knew that two of our cats were outside – well, let’s just say I transformed into “Protective Papa” and couldn’t get outside fast enough to… WARNING: YOUR NETWORK HAS BECOME UNSTABLE.

Booze at center of 1916 “Culture War”

Democrats gathered in San Antonio on May 23, 1917 for their biennial state convention, where once again booze was the biggest bone of contention. The prohibition movement took root in Texas soon after independence.

What should you expect from your investments?

To help achieve your financial goals, you may need to invest in the financial markets throughout your life. However, at times your investment expectations may differ from actual returns, triggering a variety of emotions. So, what are reasonable expectations to have about your investments?

Knowing when it’s time for a trim

“Mowing the lawn, because man is the only animal on the planet that plants, fertilizes, and waters a weed that he has to spend his weekend cutting.” — Internet humor “You got a haircut,” one of the ladies at church complimented me Sunday. “Sure did,” I acknowledged.