Kindle the Fire

When the weather decides it would be a good day for a fire in the fireplace (or, in my case, a wood stove), there are certain steps taken to create the fire. First, you have to make sure you have wood and kindling, as these create the way for the fire itself to take hold and start the process.

Forney Chamber Ribbon Cutting

January 5, 2024 Sunshine’s Wings & Catfish 100 N. McGraw St.

BBB Tip: Recovering from the Freeze While Avoiding Unethical Contractors and Utility Impostors

Over the past few days, plummeting temperatures and wintry weather mixtures have struck communities across Texas with many residents experiencing power outages, ruptured water lines, hail damage, fallen tree limbs, or other issues due to below-freezing temperatures.

Celebrating the Chinese New Year

Each year, millions of people across the globe celebrate a unique holiday that is rich in tradition, spectacle and pageantry. The Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, is celebrated around the world, even by people who do not trace their heritage back to China.

Why Breakfast Still Matters

Many adults recall being told “breakfast is the most important meal of the day” when they were youngsters. Though the accuracy of that phrasing hinges on what people eat during their morning meal, scientific evidence supports the notion that breakfast is important to overall health.

Don’t be Caught Off Guard by Earlier Mild Temperatures, Make Garden Resolutions for 2024

If you have yet to make your New Year’s resolutions or have already decided you do not want to keep a resolution like spending more time in the gym, consider flexing your green thumb instead.

Treasury Bonds: Still Safe For Investors

You may have read reports about an impending “debt crisis” in the U.S. Should you be worried about investing in Treasury securities? Part of the concern over debt has been driven by the cost of government borrowing, which has risen because of higher interest rates.

GRAPES TO ATTRACT DEER AND MUZZLELOADER ADVANCEMENTS

GRAPES TO ATTRACT DEER AND MUZZLELOADER ADVANCEMENTS With the recent blast of arctic air, Ole’ Luke has been sticking pretty much indoors the past week but part of that ‘indoor’ time was spent at the recent Dallas Safari Club Convention in Dallas where I once again had the opportunity to visit with...

How to Begin the Day in a Positive Frame of Mind

Each new day brings the potential for change, even amid the routine of the daily grind. When people start the day with positive thoughts, it can affect how they behave and see themselves throughout the day, and may even benefit their overall health.

Secret Keeper – An Ode to Barb

I keep secrets. It is the basis of my trauma bond, the root of which all my anxiety was born and bred, or so I am told. I used to have a therapist named Barb.