The fine art of giving directions

Body Shed a Little Light“Go four blocks south, turn right on Elm St., drive past the second playground with the yellow ribbons tied around the monkey bars, and then turn left on McGregor Ave.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Body with Pastor Kim NorwoodHonest to goodness truthYears ago, Marion Barry, the mayor of Washington, DC made this statement, “Outside of the killings, Washington has one of the lowest crime rates in the country.

The 501

Body Beware any sweet talkin’ robotGiven the choice, would you rather deal with a brusque human or a friendly robot?Tough question? Me, I’ll take the human. I’m starting to mistrust robots of all shapes and sizes and demeanors.

Paxton sues to remove 13 absent Democrat House members

Body AUSTIN— Attorney General Ken Paxton has asked the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 of the more than 50 House Democrats who fled the state to break quorum and effectively halt the special session to prevent a mid-decade redistricting plan, the Austin American-Statesman...

Slipping through our fingers

Body The moment I wake up Before I put on my makeup, I say a little prayer for you….

Abbott looks to cut taxes by limiting local spending

Body AUSTIN—The Legislature reduced homeowners’ property taxes by $3.5 billion in the last regular session. Now the governor wants to further reduce taxesbycappinghowmuch cities and counties can hike spending, The News reported.

Knee-jerk reactions

Body Myrightkneehasbeen very knee-dy the past few years. So, under the knife I went, emerging bionic and a bit broken.I was naïve when it came to the recovery process. Most former athletes carry a hubris that is counterproductive to reality of major trauma to a major joint.

Is anybody ready to fly up?

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHIs anybody ready to fly up?Nothing beats getting off to a good start unless it’s reaching a good ending.“Once upon a time … and they lived happily ever after.” Fairy tales set the standard for beginnings and endings.Or do they?

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK

Body with Pastor Kim NorwoodTop priorityA fellow pastor told this story about a man in his church. Jim was a successful businessman and his one indulgence to his success was the purchase of an MG convertible sports car.

The 501

Body HANABA MUNN WELCHLittle book, big shipDon’t underestimate the long-lasting effects of a little book you read when back when you were barely old enough to read.That’s our theme. But let me digress slightly to specify that the Little Golden books were my favorites.