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An Asian Invasion After almost a year of anticipation of a Leonard family tradition, a couple of days ago we finally got enough of a break in the rain for Lori and me to start getting our substantial collection of Christmas decorations out of the Conex at our workshop.
Prevent Pet-Related Damage to the House

Prevent Pet-Related Damage to the House

Prevent Pet-Related Damage to the House

The benefits of having a pet are innumerable. Pets can be companions, protectors, service animals, and even help produce products that can be sold, such as eggs from chickens. While there are many positive attributes to pets, one potential concern is the impact they have on the home.
Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

ABRAHAM LINCOLN’S THANKSGIVING PROCLAMATION I have a tradition the week of Thanksgiving of printing George Washington’s first Thanksgiving Proclamation.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B Readers, I have been thinking a lot about the column from a couple weeks ago where a reader asked about not enjoying the holidays. It has caused me to reflect on my own holidays. Self-disclosure here, I am not much of a holiday celebrator.
Three Rights

Three Rights

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A Tribute to a Very Funny Man Last Friday we learned that the comedian Gallagher, born Leo Gallagher, had passed away at 76 years old from organ failure, probably from the multiple heart attacks he had over the years. I cannot let the event go by without mention in this column.
The Scoop on Seniors

The Scoop on Seniors

The Scoop on Seniors

The Layden Senior Citizens Center of Forney welcomes you at 101 Main Street in City Hall. We are open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feel free to enter the front or through Handicap accessible doors located at the back of City Hall, where reserved parking for seniors is also available.

Ask Aunt

Dear Aunt B, Why am I so negative? I have a good life, but I almost always focus on any negative thing that comes into my mind. What is wrong with me? How can I change this behavior? Negative Nancy Dear Negative Nancy, There is actually a very good reason you are negative.

Three Rights Make a Left

Cow Pasture Golf Several months ago, I discovered that there is a man just up Farm to Market Road 513 from us, who sells barrels. Some are food grade that were used for flavorings, oils, and things like that. Others were used for alcohol and are great for storing gasoline or diesel.

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The Shot, And The Hunt After The Hunt I couldn’t believe that a quarter of a mile from my house I was watching three bucks, thirty yards in front of my deer blind. Fifteen minutes earlier, I had determined that if I got a chance I would go ahead and take the oldest of the three.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

You may have heard about “sustainable investing.” But if you’re not familiar with it, you may have some questions: What does it involve? Is it right for me? Can I follow a sustainable investing strategy and still get the portfolio performance I need to reach my goals?