Opinion

Body “Sistine Secrets: Michelangelo’s: Forbidden Messages in the Heart of the Vatican” by Benjamin Blech and Roy Daliner published by Harper One April 1964 I was at the World’s Fair in New York City. I stood in line to enter the exhibit from Italy.

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Large parts of my St. Augustine are yellow.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST My car is currently in hospice. I’m trying to keep it comfortable and provide a reasonable amount of care, but I’ve accepted that it’s probably approaching the end of its life.

Body A deadly sin To the Editor, I’ve recently noticed a few State Flags being displayed with “Proud Democrat” printed on them. I couldn’t help but wonder what was it that makes these folks so proud.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST When I was 10 my family’s beloved dog Jingles ran off one summer day. My sisters and I cried our eyes out, certain she was gone forever.

Body When I was younger, I wanted to write a book about my life. I did not want to name anyone, so I thought about changing the names of my characters. But after a long consideration, I thought if people knew me then it would not take long to figure out who I was referring to.

Body To all my Fort Stockton friends and colleagues, as my next chapter in my career begins next week, I want to express my appreciation and gratitude to all of you and the community of Fort Stockton for embracing me the last two years and eight months.

Body GARDENER’S MAILBAG Dear Neil: Do you have a couple of favorite, gray-leafed perennial plants? I have the perfect spot. They would need to stay 12 to 24 inches tall.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST My brother, the former Babe Ruth Leaguer, remains deeply skeptical of Major League Baseball’s newly instituted pitch clock. He is not alone in regarding the sport’s leisurely pace as an integral part of its charm.

Body GUEST COLUMNIST Tax returns were due this week and many Americans were surely stressed out as they scrambled to get their financial records in order. I can’t think of a better time to revisit the wit and wisdom of Will Rogers.