When Rocking Chairs Don’t Fit...

Many retirees— even if admitting only to slowing down to a lower gear—have a difficult time finding rocking chairs that fit.Some don’t even try; count me in that group, with entry into my 89th year now but weeks away.

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Should you pay off debts or invest?STEVEN HAYSEdward Jones Financial AdvisorSome financial decisions can be challenging - like whether to use your money to reduce your debt or to invest.

Life’s Foul Balls...

Foul balls aren’t really the worst things in the world. Generally, unless they’re caught, at least one more swing is assured. Missing the ball by even one-millionth of an inch on the third strike results in a “whiff” that can cause serious sleep disruptions.

Making Do at London School...

The event is “brain-etched,” deeply embedded and validated by the calendar. It was May of 1962, all “heady stuff” for a oneyear- out-of-college guy invited to make a commencement address.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalLegislative session wraps upThe dust hasn’t quite settled on the 2025 legislative session, but here’s a sampling of bills already sent to Gov. Greg Abbott.• A ban on clubs supporting gay teens in public schools won final legislative passage on Saturday.

Castro Patnarch At 100...

For the next three weeks, there’ll be too much about me, even if I apologize in advance for citing personal experiences, but they’re the only kinds I’ve had.At their core will be remembrances of commencement ceremonies, mostly where I’ve been privileged to speak.

Graduation Goofs...

It is that time again when hundreds of thousands of us can’t get the sounds of “Pomp and Circumstance” out of our heads, often whistling or humming the melody, not even wondering why.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalLawmakers agree on $8 billion school funding packageLeaders from the Texas House and Senate have agreed on an $8 billion school funding package, which is being called the largest in state history, The Dallas Morning News reported.

A Day Gone Wrong...

When I introduced this weekly column more than 22 years ago, my stated goal was to provide amusement—even if corny and outdated—largely for readers dealing with bodily wrinkles, waistlines, aches, breaks, bends and assorted other groans associated with later life.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalAbbott signs voucher bill into lawGov. Greg Abbott last week signed a $1 billion private school voucher bill into law in front of a large crowd at the Governor’s Mansion, the San Antonio Express- News and other media outlets reported.