Cedar Fever Season in Texas

Cedar fever season is upon us once again, complete with runny noses, itchy eyes and general misery. But what exactly is cedar fever and why is it so insufferable this time of year?

The ABCs of Making ’22 Your Best ’22

Turning the calendar over to a new year is often a time of reflection, not only to look backward but also to look ahead. What can happen to make the future bigger and brighter? The past year has been overflowing with lessons for my life.

Mesquite Installs Councilmembers Casper and Vidler; Green Selected as Mayor Pro Tem and Boroughs to Serve as Deputy Mayor Pro Tem

Prior to the Dec. 20 Mesquite City Council Meeting, Jeff Casper, Place 1 and Jennifer Vidler, Place 3, were installed as newly elected Councilmembers during a swearing-in ceremony and Mayor Daniel Alemán, Jr. as well as all City Councilmembers were presented their Certificates of Election.

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEW YEAR

At the close of each year, I always reflect upon all the great times I enjoyed in the outdoors and wonderful people I had the privilege of spending time with. Each year, one could almost ‘set his watch’ to the timing for a year in the outdoors.

You Know About Investment Risk?

When you invest, you incur risk – there’s no avoiding it. But the concept of “risk” may be more expansive than you realized. And by understanding the different types of investment risk and how these risks can be addressed, you can improve your skills as an investor.

Wintarmanoth is Coming

Once upon a time, pre-713 BC to be almost but not quite exact, there were 10 months and 304 days in a year, starting with March. And, we’re talking Roman calendars, by the way, lest you were thinking Julian calendars or Gregorian calendars or something along those lines.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B Readers, Happy Happy New Year, We made it through 2021. Congratulations. Did you have a good holiday season? Spend a little time thinking about how it all went down. Just recall your favorite parts and decide to do more of those. Did you connect with family and friends?

Laymen’s Corner

I always make my new year’s resolutions simple and short so when I break them it isn’t so much trouble. I guess there is a name for that which is called lazy or weak or many other names. I think the resolutions are like making a vow. In times past a vow was binding and serious.

Why Is Forgiveness So Important?

“Because you’re 6 years old,” says Jessica, 6. Whether 6 or 60, everyone needs forgiveness. “I don’t know what that is, but my mom and dad do,” says Trey, 6. I’m glad for your mom and dad, Trey, but I hope by the end of this column, you’ll know, too.

Keeping Those New Year’s Resolutions

Setting realistic goals and expectations and being emotionally ready to change are essential to keeping New Year’s resolutions, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.