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It is time to go back to COLLEGE!

“The Founding Fathers had to compromise when it came to devising a system to elect the President.” Dave Roos—7/15/19, updated—11/02/20 1787—Constitution Convention—How to elect the President! Long debate between Congress doing the choosing and a democratic popular vote to choose.

LET HIM GO!

We had been enjoying Kevin Costner in the television series, Yellowstone, and were pleased to see that he was one of the, if not the main, stars in a movie that we were about to view on the big screen.

Ideas for Thanking Your Family

It’s almost Thanksgiving. And although 2020 may have been a difficult year for you, as it has been for many people, you can probably still find things for which you can be thankful – such as your family. How can you show your appreciation for your loved ones?

What Was Going On?

*Information for this article has been gleaned mostly from Flook’s Forney Country, still on sale at the Spellman Museum in person or on-line.

MAKING OUTDOOR PLANS

Some folks schedule hunting and fishing trips months in advance, which is a necessity for trips that require travel. This coming summer, I’m planning to fish up in northwestern Saskatchewan, for giant northern pike and lake trout, assuming the border reopens.

Essentials For Your Tackle Box

Recreational fishing is enjoyed by millions of people. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service reported that there was an 8 percent increase in anglers between 2011 and 2017. Expenditures by anglers nationwide rose 2 percent during the same time, from $45 billion to $46.1 billion.

The Threat Of Boating Related CO Poisoning

Boating is a popular pastime. Few activities can be as relaxing and awe-inspiring as a day spent on the water. Safety is an essential component of responsible boating. Veteran boaters know that the work is never done in regard to ensuring their vessels are safe for everyone on board.

The PBR Crowns a New World Champion at AT&T Stadium

The Professional Bull Riders World Finals: Unleash the Beast tour came to Dallas this past weekend. If you were like this writer, you may not be familiar the PBR. After the weekend not only did I become familiar, I became a fan.

James Damen Sneed

For twenty-two years of his life, James Damen Sneed served in the United States Army. When he enlisted in 1998, he knew he wanted to be a part of the military for various reasons, not the least of which were the opportunities it offered him and his young daughter.