What does a NEW YEAR Usher Out?

Top POP SONG in 1900 – “Ma Tiger Lily” by Arthur Collins 1905 – “Give My Regards to Broadway” by Billy Murray 1910 – “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” by Peerless Quartet 1915 – “Hello, Frisco!

Did you know? Disaster Recovery

In the wake of a natural disaster, millions of people across the globe make an effort to do their part and help those whose lives were adversely affected. Such disasters inspire many to donate money, clothing and food.

Enter the Ox

Ah, NYE in 2020, what a conundrum. The memes are everywhere. Will 2021 be a double dumpster fire? Will it be a little kinder and a tidbit gentler on us? What about you guys? Any NYE plans? Are you from the stay at home every year camp, the stay at home this year camp, or the business as usual camp?

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B Readers, Well well, 2020 finally comes to a close. I guess most of us are not naive enough to think just because the calendar is changing all this mess will be cleared up. But it would be nice. Anyway 2020 will not be easily forgotten.

Christmas Stitches

I talk a lot about grief. A very smart person once told me to write the things I knew about and nothing more. I know a lot about grief. So, this column today will hereby be crowned a quilt column.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B Readers, Week two of “should I return to making New Year’s resolutions” here we come. Now is as good a time as any to set new resolutions. Well, not all agree with me. Tony Robbins says not to make new year’s resolutions. I think we are talking about semantics more than anything.

Laymen’s Corner

Christmas has always been a happy time of the year where we celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This year there is a shadow hanging over our celebration, but if we remember who we are celebrating and the great love He has for us (Christians) we can celebrate just as much as we always have.

Let’s Not Create Hills to Die On

The current state of education in Texas suggests COVID19 and student achievement should be the number one priority of district administrators.

Three Rights Make a Left

My Daddy is Coming Home I’m in worship on a Sunday night and I can barely sit still with anticipation. Tonight, is the night my daddy is coming home. My daddy and my Uncle Jim, who lives next door, have worked together in the high voltage electrical trade, almost since I can remember.

Are You Still Planning to Retire Early?

Have your retirement plans changed because of COVID-19? If so, you have plenty of company. Nearly 40 percent of those planning to retire say the pandemic has disrupted their intentions, according to the Edward Jones/Age Wave Four Pillars of the New Retirement study.