Love Everlasting

“You can’t pick out the pieces you like and leave the rest. Being part of the whole thing, that’s the blessing.” When I think of the movies I’ve watched with one or most or all of my kids over the years, no list is complete without Tuck Everlasting, hence the above quote. I know, it’s a book, too.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I can’t seem to manage my emotions. I am hearing so much about emotional intelligence lately and I‘m pretty sure I don’t have any. Help!!! Emotional All the Time Dear Emotional All the Time, Awareness is always the first step. We can’t change anything that we don’t acknowledge.

THE HIGH ROAD AND THE LOW ROAD

Spiritually there are only two roads that people can travel from the start of their lives to the end of their lives. The low road is wide and smooth and has lots of entertainment on both sides. The slope is just barely there but it takes almost no effort to travel that road.

Will Your Money Last As Long As You Do?

We all hope for long, healthy lives. But there’s a serious “side effect” of longevity – the possibility of outliving our money. How can you help prevent this? It’s useful to know the seriousness of the threat. Consider this: About 41% of all U.S.

Spring for All

The beauty that is Spring lies in the promise of new growth seemingly occurring overnight; trees are leafing out, flowers are pushing up through the soil, bees and birds and butterflies are fluttering in the sunshine.

The Real “Bad Bob” (Part 2)

In the early 1890s Bob Barnett ordered lumber from a sawmill in Longview and had it sent to Lone Oak to build his house.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I sleep too much. Everyone I know speaks of getting too little sleep. I know this is a big problem in today’s world. I hear about not getting enough sleep all the time but my problem is I sleep too much. It makes me feel like I’m lazy. Can you sleep too much?

Three Rights Make a Left

In late December of 1972 I was a 16-year-old high school kid growing up in Floresville, Texas 30 miles south of San Antonio. A very rare thing happened at the NorthPark Theater on Loop 410 and IH 10 in North San Antonio. There was the world premiere of a movie.

Don’t Be Surprised By Social Security Taxes

When you reach the appropriate age, it’s easy to apply for Social Security retirement benefits – just go to Social Security’s website and fill out the online form.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, What can I do about world problems? I get so stressed about everything I hear on the television and radio. I feel as if the world is in such a bad place and it really scares me.