Zooming with an old friend
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
Yesterday, I had a nice long Zoom chat with an old friend.
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Visionary gift
Sun, 10/04/2020 - 12:00am
At the time of year when parents, children and teachers were committing to take on a new school year, our son-in-law Bryan Choate and our grandchildren Ben, 19, and Brittin, 16, were dealing with the
Enough with mask lectures
Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:00am
I wear a mask when out in public because that is what I (and we) are asked to do. The experts tell us that masks help stop the spread of COVID and I usually follow the advice of experts; they often know more than I do.
Houston-Dallas bullet train firm says it’s on fast track
Wed, 09/30/2020 - 12:00am
Texas’ first- and third-largest cities could be in daily commuting distance from each other via the high-speed Texas Central Railroad.
Remembering a bygone era
Sun, 09/27/2020 - 12:00am
The day’s twilight came with September at its best. My wife urged me to take Sailor, our rescue dog, on a walk around the block.
Caveat Emptor giving way to Caviat Venditor
Sun, 09/27/2020 - 12:00am
The Latin term Caveat Emptor roughly translated means “buyer beware.” In my book “It’s the Customer, Stupid!” (John Wiley & Sons), I had the gall to suggest that the customer is not always right. No, that does not translate to… “Your money back… but only if we feel like it.”
New recipes for lockdown
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 12:00am
We’ve been on lockdown (or semi-lockdown) for nearly six months. It’s been interesting, to say the least.
Governor encouraging Texans to get flu shots
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 12:00am
While scientists race to develop a COVID-19 vaccine, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is urging everyone to get a flu shot.
Football food hits the wallet
Sun, 09/20/2020 - 12:00am
When someone suggests that life is difficult, there’s the temptation to ask, “Compared to what?”