“The Fool,” by Sanford Clark

This song was written by Naomi Ford and Lee Hazlewood (actually written by Hazlewood and credited under Ford, his wife), and then it was a hit as first performed by Sanford Clark with Al Casey on the guitar. 1956: #5 on the United States Rhythm and Blues Chart; #7 on the U. S.

7th Inning Stretch

“And now it’s time for your 7th Inning Stretch!” When I hear these words at Globe Life Field, I know we will sing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” and will stay standing for “Cotton-Eyed Joe,” and prodding from my wife (good dancer) for me (not a dancer) to “show ‘em what I can do!

Avoid Painful ‘Brain Freeze’ When Enjoying Frosty Desserts

“I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream!” When Howard Johnson, Billy Moll and Robert A. King penned this novelty song in the late 1920s, the screaming they referenced was a cheer among students at a fictional college in a “land of ice and snow, up among the Eskimo.

How to Keep Gardens Safe in Summer Heat Waves

Summer is a season to relax and enjoy the warm weather. Basking in the summer sun is a great way to relax, but only when the temperatures are safe. Summer heat waves can compromise the health of human beings as well as their pets.

How Much Did You Say the Price Was?

PRICES go up and up! Is that INFLATION, or is it Natural PROGRESSION? The definition of “inflation” is as follows: the sustained decline of purchasing power of a given currency over time, as opposed to “deflation,” which occurs when the sustained purchasing power of money increases.

Baylor University Celebrates 2020 - 2021 Graduates

Baylor University celebrated more than 7,500 graduates of the Classes of 2020 and 2021 during six in-person commencement ceremonies May 6-8 at McLane Stadium on the banks of the Brazos River. President Linda A. Livingstone, Ph.D.

Students Honored on the Dean’s Academic Honor List at Baylor University

More than 4,700 Baylor University students have been named to the Dean’s Academic Honor List for the Spring 2021 semester. The Dean’s Academic Honor List recognizes Baylor undergraduates for their outstanding academic work during each semester.

Sam Houston State University Spring 2021 President’s List

The students listed on the President’s Honor Roll at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, are undergraduates who have achieved a perfect 4.0 grade point average in all work attempted while enrolled in not less than 12 semester hours.

Alpha Tau Officers Attend Delta Kappa Gamma State Convention

The Texas State Delta Kappa Gamma Society International 92nd Convention was held in Denton, Texas, June 16th through 19th, with the theme of “Unlock the Possibilities,” and the officers of Alpha Tau, the Kaufman County chapter, attended!

Forney’s JOHN BROWN and his CHUCKWAGON ADVENTURES

I think I mentioned last week that Mr. and Mrs.