Don’t be a Grinch

So, the holidays are officially in full swing and I am already getting that lovely feeling I seem to get every year. No, I am not talking about the warm, fuzzy feeling that comes with Christmas lights and carols.

Knowing the value of secondhand treasures

“Secondhand animals make first-class pets.” — Author unknown. I’m guessing a street-smart cat or a dog in the PR business. I’m an “appreciator of secondhand treasures.” Guilty. Old car. Old records. Nice sounding aged guitars. And critters.

LIBRARY CORNER

Librarian, Mount Pleasant Public Library I absolutely love the entire Christmas season. The library is beautiful! Come by and see the huge tree and enjoy the “snowstorm”. (You’ll understand when you see it.

Kyle Rote takes over for Doak Walker

The vote for the Heisman Trophy, awarded annually to the best college football player in the land, was announced on Dec. 5, 1950, and Kyle Rote of SMU did himself proud by coming in second.

Advice can help when making charitable gifts

Now that it’s the holiday season, gifts are probably on your mind – and you might intend for some of those gifts to go to charities. Although your intentions are good, you could be shortchanging both your recipients and yourself with your method of giving.

My, how the holidays have changed

I have always loved the holidays. I have vivid memories of the time from Thanksgiving until after the first of the new year of fun, food, and family during my childhood. Over the past several years, I have begun to notice how the holidays change.

I don’t believe in stuff like that

“The problem with omens is that they never come with an illustrated pamphlet explaining what they mean.” — Dean Koontz, American author of suspense thrillers. Could it have been an omen? I’m thinking maybe more of a sign.

Who do you listen to?

Who do you listen to? I can still hear my mother saying, “Deborah Jan, now you listen to me, young lady!” I think that started about the time I was walking or talking. I definitely was not listening. I must have instinctively done the opposite of whatever I was told to do from birth.

The wizard behind the curtain

On Nov. 24, 1911, Woodrow Wilson met the obscure kingmaker from the Lone Star State who would make him the 28th president of the United States.

Is a donor-advised fund right for you?

You can find many ways to support charitable organizations. One method that’s gained popularity over the past few years is called a donor-advised fund. Should you consider it? The answer depends on your individual situation, because donor-advised funds are not appropriate for everyone.