Ice storm wreaks havoc in much of state

Residents in Central and Northeast Texas are still cleaning up after a winter storm last week snapped power lines and tree limbs, causing widespread power outages, canceled flights and damage to homes and vehicles.

“Everything’s Fine”

“Everything is fine.” “I’m ok.” These are two of the biggest lies we tell ourselves, and others. And I would venture a guess that each of us has been guilty of perpetrating that lie at least once in our adult lives. As we grow up, we are taught to speak to people we meet in passing.

Second chances

At the end of 2022, as with previous years, I discarded unused items to eliminate the never-ending clutter in my life. I don’t like to “throw things away.” I prefer the term “finding new homes” for these items. With the start of each New Year, I always think about New Year’s resolutions.

The Ramblers may have exceeded mom’s limits

“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ It is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to do it anyway.

Content compensation at issue in JCPA bill

In its infinite wisdom, Congress let the Journalism Competition and Preservation Act (JCPA) die a silent death after having had it on the front burners for the past couple of years. I hope our industry is not doing the same.

Record blizzard buries Panhandle and South Plains

Looking down on snow covered northwestern Texas from a private plane on Feb. 4, 1956, a photographer for the Associated Press likened the “gigantic, white no-man’s land” to “a huge white sheet thrown over a world-sized bed (with) no sign of roads or people.

Could you cope with long-term care costs?

We all want to stay healthy and live independently throughout our retirement years. Unfortunately, that won’t be possible for some of us, so it’s a good idea to be prepared for health-related challenges — such as the need for long-term care.

What would your daddy think

A father’s goodness is higher than the mountain, and a mother’s goodness deeper than the sea.” —Japanese Proverb I did something dumb a few days ago. That’s not a news flash and certainly not uncommon enough to warrant a column. Moreover, it was a second thought that motivated this missive.

What a difference a year (or eight) makes!

There have been a lot of changes over the last several years for me, personally. And I feel pretty sure that many of you can say the same thing. Those changes have all been different; some good, and some not so much.

He waits for us

We have a guest at one of our cabins with the cutest floppy-eared pup you can imagine. Little Flip has the energy of a dozen bloodhounds and is just as inquisitive. I see Flip waiting at the cabin for his master.