Montana, where American still works
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I’m a lucky American. Thanks to my wife Colleen’s job as a travel agent, in the last two weeks I’ve been to Europe and back.
August 2022
The keys to living well
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Comedian Carl Reiner was good at living well, and he lived well until the age of 98. I recently watched his 2017 HBO documentary, “If You’re Not in the Obit, Eat Breakfast.” It introduces viewers to several people who are flourishing in their 90s — running races at 100, doing yoga at 98, playing the piano professionally at 100 — and it really does inspire people of all ages to get off their duff and take life by the horns.
We live this new life together
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Luke chapter 14, verses 25-33. I love this passage that contains a specific teaching from the Lord Jesus Christ on the reality and cost of discipleship. This is a reality check for those who would profess to be a follower of Christ, especially in a “Bible Belt” world where everyone assumes that everyone is a good person and therefore must be a christian. But the danger of living in a world or culture that thinks this way is that sin will never seem obvious because it has become so comfortable.
Branford pears split down middle of trunks when they’re 15-18 years old
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Dear Neil: What is the life expectancy of a Bradford pear? We have one that was planted when our house was built 35 years ago. It’s between our drive and the neighbor’s yard. I wanted to take it out five years ago, but our neighbors asked us to keep it. Two branches broke and fell while we were at work last week. I don’t want any more to come down and hit our cars or the neighbor’s house. Should I take it down now or wait and see if it loses any more branches?
Recreation center project put on hold
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A new recreation center project in Fort Stockton is being put on hold for the foreseeable future following a discussion that was held at the Intergovernmental Recreation Board meeting in Fort Stockton late last month.
Former FSISD teacher exemplifies artistic touch in city
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Artist Laurie Holman is putting her paint brushes to work in town with various projects. Formerly an art teacher here in Fort Stockton, Holman is currently teaching art at the Crockett Middle School in Odessa.
Iraan-Sheffield, Buena Vista school districts add school resource officers
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For the first time in their school district’s history, Iraan-Sheffield ISD and Buena Vista ISD will have school resource officers stationed at their campus during the school year.
The Pecos County Commissioners Court approved the SRO agreement at their regular meeting on Aug. 8 following unanimous approval by both school boards last month.
Perennial power tested by Prowlers in season opener
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Fort Stockton was able to accomplish what 40 of Wink’s 47 opponents could not a season ago – take a set from the defending Class 2A state semifinalists.
The Prowlers began their volleyball season at home on Aug. 9 against the Wildcats, who entered the match ranked fourth in 2A according to the Texas Girls Coaches Association preseason poll that was released a week ago.
Classic Roast Chicken
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What is more comforting on a Sunday afternoon than a nap? Perhaps a golden, juicy, and delicious roast chicken. Combine this classic fare with fluffy mashed potatoes and a side of greens or another favorite vegetable, and you have a meal that is like a comforting hug for your stomach or a glass of wine in front of a roaring fireplace with your favorite blanket.
