Time to grow

Body Shed a Little LightThe seed is in the ground / Now may we rest in hope. — Wendell Berry, “Sabbath VII, ” 1982Wendell Berry’s literature (poetry, essays, books) would be a wonderful addition to a classroom or coffee table.

Early voting in runoffs ends May 22

Body Early voting in both the Democratic and Republican runoff races ends Friday, May 22, with the election on Tuesday, May 26.On the GOP side, the statewide runoffs are:• U.S.

The cost of progress

Body In My ViewFifty-five years ago, I lived near Tinker Air Force Base, U.S. Air Logistics Command.The base to this day is the largest single employer in Oklahoma and supports the entire USAF operations worldwide.

What’s for lunch? Gator or pho?

Body What’s for lunch? Gator or pho?Spice is the variety of life.Culture to culture, spices make the difference.At the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, the Cajun exhibit was a happening place. Joke told by one of the Cajun musicians: “Dey say we Cajuns will eat anyting.

Some feel-good things

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMJoy may seem elusive at times, but I like to think thattherearepeopleamong us who know just when to write the song, produce the movie, make the podcast, or publish the book that could evoke some smiles.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHS’more fun than a cellphoneHow many seconds in a microwave does it take for a marshmallow to ignite?I’m asking. It’s a wonder I haven’t found out. I’ve been trying to microwave s’mores. There’s a reason microwave ovens don’t have a s’mores setting.

Gabe

Body C O M M E N T A R Y | SUEJANESULLIVAN@GMAIL.COMIt is a sad inevitability that a school teaching career will come with heartache, none greater than losing a student or former student to death through illness or accident.

Designing living spaces, baling wire

Body COMMENTARYInterior design.Most of us are practicing amateurs. It’s fun. Just rearranging furniture can give you a new lease on life. (Or cause you to stub your toe in the dark.)We also repurpose rooms or add little buildings to our backyards.

Data center owners grilled by legislators

Body AUSTIN— Texas lawmakers grilled data center developers, energy companies and grid officials recently on the impact of the state’s data center boom, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Don’t lose the keys

Body Shed a Little Light“Waiter, I’ll have my meal automated, with a side of artificial intelligence.”It may sound like a scenario that will never happen, but when it comes to technology and progress, I’m not holding my breath.