Three Rights

by KEN LEONARD GARTH, A CONCERT OF A LIFETIMEOn Friday, July 29th, I got a phone call from my son TJ who lives north of Austin. He told me that the next day he and his wife Sarah planned to come up to AT&T Stadium in Arlington to see Garth Brooks.

My Perfect “Blindo”

I have spent a good deal of time sitting in a deer blind. Not nearly as much as I would have liked to, but still, I have braved a lot of hours either shivering, sweating, fighting mosquitos and finally, contorting to get a good shot.

Every Day is Special

Every day you wake up is a special day. It is filled with potential and opportunity. Yet too many people start their days in a foul mood. They drag themselves out of bed to prepare to endure another day. Starting on Monday, their objective is to make it to Friday.

Strengthen Your ‘Three-Legged Stool’ for Retirement

For many years, Americans provided for their retirement needs through three sources: employer-sponsored pension plans, Social Security income, and savings and investments accumulated through employer plans or individual accounts – the so-called “three-legged stool.

Where are you right now? Look at your feet.

It’s very easy to get caught in the loop of only worrying about tomorrow or replaying the past. A good teacher once said, “Look at your feet. Are they where they are supposed to be? Are they headed in the direction you want to be going?

Three Rights Make a Left

This week I want to introduce you to a truly remarkable young lady, Makenzie Hyde. This weekend she played the lead role in Mary Poppins to sold out shows in the Greenville Municipal Auditorium attended by thousands. Her stage presence was captivating, and she sang with the voice of an angel.

My Grocery Superpowers

Superman, Wonder Woman and the Incredible Hulk all possess superpowers, but I enjoy supremacy even greater than x-ray vision, unlimited strength or the ability to fly. My capabilities come from grocery lists in my pocket and canned goods on aisle seven.

Observations from the Precipice

The experts are finally agreeing on something. Times are tough. The degrees of toughness are up for debate, but general woefulness blankets all the predictions. Will we have a recession? Are we in a recession? The details are under tremendous scrutiny.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, Is it ever too late to learn a new language? I have never studied another language. I am planning a trip to a region where English is not spoken, and I would like to know a little. What’s the best way? New Speakeasy Dear New Speakeasy, Never too old to learn new things, thank God.

How Do You Sense God’s Presence?

“You should always read the Bible when you’re bored or don’t want to play,” says Katy, age 8. “God is always around you whatever you do. If you were sad, God will still be with you.” Most people, and especially children, would never think of reading the Bible when bored or sad.