When Boredom Seems Terminal...

Now that the election is over, my ancient Uncle Mort and his domino-playing buddies down in the thicket can resume their usual mostly-minutia confabs that too often lack authenticity.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalGOP win raises stakes for Cornyn’s leadership bid With Republicans regaining majority control of the Senate, U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, is making his bid to become that chamber’s majority leader. U.S. Sen.

Our Annual Popcorn Rush…

Carl Sandburg—his poetry collections winning three Pulitzer Prizes—warmed the hearts of Americans with his beautiful description of how tides roll in, “on little cat feet.”He would be hard-pressed to similarly describe crowd’s arrivals at our house each year on October 31.

Out On a Limb…

The deeper dive one takes into life’s hourglass of time, the more likely it is to ponder nuggets of health news that might affect longevity.One jumped out at me the other day when a physician’s findings gave me an additional reason to keep as close an eye on my cane as I do my cell phone.

State Capital HIGHLIGHTS

State CapitalEarly voting ends on FridayTexans who wish to vote early in the Nov. 5 general election have until closing time Friday, Nov. 1 to do so. Secretary of State Jane Nelson is encouraging voters to double-check their precinct numbers and candidate selections before casting their ballots.

Hope, Highways and Byways…

Bob Hope, beloved humanitarian, comedian and patriot, may have been America’s best ambassador of international goodwill— ever. He was able to “localize” his jokes and stories no matter where he appeared.Always on the road, this British- born icon became a naturalized American at age four.

God’s Not Done With You Yet...

Blessings to you dear friends and family, I don’t know if you have children or not, but I hope you can relate somewhat. Well, my daughter just recently graduated high school and is now settled in college.Daily routines started to change some for my wife and myself. Not in a bad way.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor and Readers, I write on behalf of Littlefield Cemetery Association. This is also known as the “Old Cemetery.” We are completely separate from Memorial Park. At the present time we have 79 members. We are funded by membership payments, the sale of plots and donations.

HIGHLIGHTS

Early voting begins next week Early voting for the Nov. 5 general election begins Monday, Oct. 21 and ends on Nov. 1. Texas voters will be choosing from a full slate of candidates, from president to U.S. senator to various county positions.The deadline to register to vote was Oct. 7.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Dear Editor and Readers, I write on behalf of Littlefield Cemetery Association. This is also known as the “Old Cemetery.” We are completely separate from Memorial Park.At the present time we have 79 members. We are funded by membership payments, the sale of plots and donations.