A BIT OF HUMOR FROM BYGONE DAYS

With the sweltering heat the past week, I’ve taken a cue from the fish and wildlife I write about, and I’ve been stirring during the ‘cooler’ morning hours and again with the setting of the sun. My outdoor adventures have been a bit limited.

Crypto: Investment or Speculation?

With cryptocurrencies so much in the news, you might be wondering if you should invest in them. But “invest” may not be the right word – because, in many ways, cryptocurrencies, or “crypto” for short, are more speculation than investment.

The Farmer from Ferris

I have few recollections of my paternal grandfather, J.B. Stilwell. My grandparents already seemed so old when I was a wee lass. Pardon me. I just dove into my Ancestry DNA origins page. I’m more Scottish than any other heritage, so I’m channeling the words of my people.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, What’s your take on television? I never watch television, and I find I am very proud of not wasting time. However I do still waste time. My friends tell me about great things they are watching, and I am a little tempted to break my rule of no television.

Laymen’s Corner

THE FOOTPRINTS OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH TIME Moses was tending sheep near the mountain of GOD when he saw a burning bush that did not burn up. Moses was amazed at the sight and came near to investigate.

How Do You Sense God’s Presence?

“I feel God’s presence in school,” says Ridge, 7. “I feel God’s presence in class.” Ridge, if you can sense God’s presence at school in the second grade, you’re light years ahead of where I was at age 7.

Texas House Speaker Pitches Spending More Than $100 Million for Mental Health, School Safety Programs

Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan pitched redirecting more than $100 million in state funding to quickly boost mental health and school safety programs before school starts again next fall. His plan came in response to a $50 million request from Lt. Gov.

Forney ISD AFJROTC Program Receives Distinguished Unit Award

The Forney ISD Air Force Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFJROTC) was recently notified that it has been selected to receive the 2021-2022 Air Force JROTC Distinguished Unit Award.

Bad Math

“That’s not fair,” I said, sternly, to my husband. We were talking about something that happened at his workplace. I continued. “So, what you’re saying is you did a, b, and c, but the other party still went from a to z without going through the appropriate steps?” I was aghast.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I find myself giving advice to everyone in my life. They very seldom accept the advice and then find themselves in much trouble. How can I keep myself from being judgmental and feeling like they got what they deserved?