Opinion

In January, the world changed following closely behind the disruption of financial markets at the hand of individual investors. The invisible hand of free market economics, originally introduced by Adam Smith, was abruptly replaced by a very visible hand - Robinhood.

Jeremiah1:7-8 7 But the Lord said to me, “Do not say, ‘lam only a boy; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you, 8 Do not be afraid of them, for I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord’ I find it amazing how God equips us to accomplish the tasks that He has set before us. He is constantly providing new and different opportunities for us to learn new trades and skills.

We even celebrate a folktale of our first president involving them. Cherries are drupes, or stone fruits, related to plums, and more distantly to peaches and nectarines. They have been enjoyed since the Stone Age - pits were found in several Stone Age caves in Europe. The Romans carried cherries throughout Europe and England along the routes of conquest

Dear Neil: While I was preparing a bed last week where my ornamental sweet potatoes had been growing last year, I came across this alien-looking creature. It looks rather frostbitten. I don’t know if it has eyes and could be planted.

5 Then the word of the Lord came to me. 6 He said, “Can I not do with you, Israel, as this potter does?” declares the Lord.

Valentine’s Day is this Sunday. You will want to remember those special individuals and that special someone in your life. What are you going to get that special someone? Why not prepare or make something for your Valentine. I have several recipes for your enjoyment. Feb. 8-14 is National Jell-O Week, so prepare a nice cool and refreshing jello salad.

Every day, all 254 Texas counties deliver essential taxpayer services vital to the lives of 29 million Texans. They build and maintain roads and bridges, protect the public’s safety and health, guarantee judicial access, support fiscal responsibility, and promote effective governance.

Of all the issues advocated by the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association, the need for high-speed, broadband internet is a relative newcomer, at least compared to topics like cattle theft and water rights.

The country is divided, in massive debt, and our future isn’t looking so good - but thankfully, I have more immediate worries to consume my energies. Girl Scout cookies are back.

As some people age, they begin to lose a certain degree of excitement about simple life experiences like snow days, finding a penny in a parking lot or putting on a pair of fresh underwear still warm from the dryer. Not me! I revel in these moments, probably because I still feel like a kid a heart - at least until my hair stylist breaks out her lawn equipment to trim my eyebrows.