Opinion

Body My 52nd birthday was on April 20 which, as my dad still loves to remind me, is the same day as Adolf Hitler’s. As a child I remember thinking that 52 was an age that might be reached by an elderly Galapagos tortoise or a giant redwood tree – certainly not a human.

Body I never had the Easter Bunny pegged for a PR flack, but he can now add it to his CV. Shortly after the White House Easter egg roll, the basket-toting Easter Bunny intervened and led President Biden away from a reporter who asked the president about Afghanistan.

Body May is Older Americans Month. This is when the nation celebrates and honors older Americans. May is a time to recognize older Americans for their contributions, and provide them with information to help them stay healthy and active.

Body Dear Neil: What is this absolutely stunning groundcover I saw at a shopping center recently? It’s not just an annual, is it? That’s purpleheart (Setcreasea pallida). It’s a sister to the tropical hanging basket plants known as wandering Jews.

Body As a blessed and forgiven son of God, I find myself always looking for ways and opportunities to serve my Lord Jesus. I look back in time, and see all the times God has given me favor or provided for me. My heart’s desire is to serve in God’s Kingdom!

Body I recommend the seasonal flu, but please allow me to explain. About a week ago, I felt suddenly rundown and weak.

Body The hour is late to save America from the White House-sanctioned, sovereignty-busting illegal immigrant invasion. To draw a baseball parallel, patriotic citizens are in the bottom of the eighth inning, getting a 6-0 shellacking from the America-last Biden administration.

Body Here we read on how Jesus washed the disciples’ feet which was a custom that was performed by a servant. Jesus was teaching the disciples to serve even to the point of humbling Himself as a mere servant.

Body The American Automobile Association’s distracted driving awareness campaign titled “Don’t Drive Intoxicated, Don’t Drive Intexticated” is a reminder that distracted can be as dangerous as driving drunk.

Body Dear Neil: I have several dwarf yaupon hollies. Large dead areas are developing, much higher than neighborhood tomcats could be causing.