Don’s Views...

Body This has happened to all of us… you go into a store, a restaurant, or business office, and are treated so bad you leave and swear you’ll never go back to that place again.

The 501

Body The Saturday Evening Post used to arrive at our house every Tuesday — one of my first childhood lessons that life doesn’t always make sense.Now I’ve grown up, but lots of things still don’t make sense. What’s changed is that I can’t ask my parents for answers.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHListening, hearing, faking it Oh, to be a good listener.There’s more to it than just keeping your mouth shut. When you can’t hear, that’s an extra complication. Actually, impaired hearing can be a plus. I’ll explain that later unless I forget.Listen.

Prevent wildfires this Fourth of July as hot and dry conditions persist

Body TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICECOLLEGE STATION— As Texans make plans to celebrate the Fourth of July, Texas A&M Forest Service encourages everyone to be careful with any outdoor activity that may cause a spark.

Fire safety urged for Fourth

Body AUSTIN— With the Fourth of July bringing a possible four-day weekend for lucky Texans, the Texas A&M Forest Service urges outdoor enthusiasts to exercise fire safety outdoors, especially when using fireworks, or starting campfires to roast hot dogs and toast marshmallows.

The 501

Body My late friend Elmer once said that he and his brother used to chase rabbits so they could have meat for supper. He was a child of the Great Depression.It’s hard for me to believe Elmer and his bro ever caught a rabbit. But even if I could press Elmer on the issue, I wouldn’t.

God and lawn care

Body A friend sent me this years ago. I liked it so much I printed it and kept it. Heard some people talking today about having to mow so much because of all the rain and sunshine we’ve experienced so far this summer.

Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returns

Body Drought conditions ease slightly while heat dome returnsDrought conditions across the state dropped a percentage point in May compared to the previous month, with 26% of the state in some stage of drought, primarily in West and South Texas and parts of the Panhandle.

Observations on getting older

Body I recently saw online, and some I’ve collected over time. One I saw on a greeting card. A little humor always brightens my day, so I hope you enjoy these as muc h as I ha ve. Age 60 might be the new 40, but 9 p.m. is the new midnight.