Opinion

Dear Neil: Attached are photos of my loropetalum. This happens every year to my plant. I treat it with an iron product, but the problem returns very quickly. What can I do to turn it around, or is it time to replace it with a Knockout rose?

Of all the people in the bible, we can relate to Jonah the most. Well, I for sure can. In this story Jonah was told by God to speak to the people of Nineveh, and tell them to repent from their wickedness. The Israelites and Ninevites were enemies. And what was the first thing he did? He ran away from God.

After more than a year of strict COVID mandates, my state has triumphantly reopened. But, some argue, we better think twice before we offer a celebratory handshake.

If you’ve stayed up to date on national news in recent months, you’ve likely seen and heard about the border crisis. Stories on the politics of border security and immigration, and even debate on whether a crisis exists, are commonplace.

Dear Neil: What are some good plants for color beneath my patio cover? There isn’t much sunlight under there. Most of our flowering plants perform best when they have at least half a day of sunlight.

June is National Dairy Month. My Plate recommends three servings of dairy foods daily. Why is it important to eat dairy products? They are the richest source of the calcium needed for strong teeth and bones.

HOMEMADE FROZEN CUSTARD This recipe will yield1-1/2 quarts. INGREDIENTS • 4 cups milk • 1-1/4 cups sugar • 1/3 cup cornstarch • 1/8 teaspoon salt • 4 eggs • 1 can or14 ounces sweetened condensed milk • 2 Tablespoons vanilla extract PREPARATION In a large saucepan, heat milk to 175°.

Massive power outages and freezing temperatures in February still have us thinking about how Texas leaders could have done a better job planning for our energy future. Meanwhile another energy crisis is quietly underway, one I hope the railroad commissioners and my fellow Texans will watch carefully.

Life is a series of hellos and goodbyes. I didn’t write that. It was actually Billy Joel in “Say goodbye to Hollywood” from the Turnstiles album. Love that album, which I’ve always thought was very underrated.

Gideon is known as a mighty warrior, but it was not so in the beginning. He was a scared fellow whom God found in a winepress. A winepress is a deep hole where grapes are thrown in and stomped on to make wine. That is where he was planting and harvesting! Anyway, this guy was afraid of everything.