When it comes to the weather in Texas, it can be unpredictable and it certainly changes fast. Temperature swings of 30 to 40 degrees in one day is not uncommon. Neither is it uncommon for it to be raining when the sun is shining. Texans often consider their state to be a country of its…
DetailsIt is Sunday morning; the sky is overcast. As I gaze out over the pasture, there is a softness that is created by moisture so thick in the air that it appears as mist. It is not yet raining, but the forecasters say it is on its way. On my walk out to the barn,…
DetailsThe last two weeks have raced by. I can’t really tell you what keeps me so busy that I miss deadlines on writing assignments such as with my blog and newsletter. My other writing assignments only have personal deadlines, which is probably a mistake to not put them on the calendar in pen; I am…
DetailsLooking back at the month of January, I noticed some interesting things. In retrospect, the month seemed very long to me. Maybe it has to do with all the unusual events that took place. At the beginning of January, I think most of our nation was affected by an extreme cold snap. Here in north…
DetailsWe all know that eating healthy has many challenges. When you first start out, just knowing the difference between healthy and unhealthy can seem overwhelming. Once you start reading labels and getting a feel for what makes foods bad for you, next comes finding food that meets both your health requirements and your palate’s approval.…
DetailsI was never one to set resolutions for the new year. I tried it a couple of years because it was the trendy thing to do, but ultimately my resolutions became big failures. I attribute my failures to a few different reasons such as setting unrealistic goals for myself, being too vague, and not really…
DetailsMy Final Words for 2017 Greetings and Happy New Year’s Eve! I have really enjoyed the last two weeks, celebrating Christmas and birthdays with family. Due to the fact that both Christmas and New Year’s Day fall on a Monday, my holiday vacation time has been extra long. As much as I love Christmas time,…
DetailsChristmas has always been my favorite time of the year. There are so many great things about it like all the pretty lights that take away the sometimes dreary feeling that the lifeless looking trees, lawns, and fields can cause. And the sentiments of goodwill people share with others. I especially enjoy boughs of evergreen…
DetailsWhen I last wrote to you, it seemed as though I was rushing headlong towards Thanksgiving and the craziness that pervades everyday until after New Year’s Eve. The holidays aren’t just busy at home; they get a little manic at work too. I am primarily referring to my job as an electronics technician. This year,…
DetailsIt’s funny the expressions we sometimes use. Books have been written to explain the meaning and origin of some of the more obscure sayings; and I actually have one. I like to read it every one in a while. Some sayings though are very simple and direct. Sometimes, it’s all about the context in which…
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