Opinion

Body I place my wallet – a lot. In fact, if losing wallets was an Olympic sport, I’m pretty sure I’d be investigated for doping.

Body Nine years ago this month Netflix changed how we watch television. The streaming service released an entire season of its political drama, “House of Cards,” at once, enabling viewers to binge on 13 episodes.

Body Romans 8:24 - “For in this hope we were saved. But hope that is seen is no hope at all.

Body Dear Neil: I planted one daylily nine years ago. It has only bloomed once in all of that time.

Body The federal government should ban them. Girl Scout cookie season is upon us, my friends - the most agonizing of all the seasons.

Body Joe Biden likes to talk about how “unions built this country.” He’s right - up to a point. From FDR to Nixon, the labor movement played a significant role in determining the nation’s economic destiny.

Body Romans 8:23 (NIV) - “Not only so, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for our adoption to sonship, the redemption of our bodies.

Body This is the week when the Super Bowl and Valentine’s Day are on our minds. You may be wondering what to make for that Super Bowl gathering and your favorite Valentine. Score big with your Super Bowl guests by making some of these winning appetizers.

Body Dear Neil: I have a magnolia tree in our backyard. It’s one of four of about the same age. The other three are thriving, but this one looks like it’s dying in spite of water and fertilizer. What can I do to spur it along?

Body Recently Texas passed the Safe Outdoor Dogs Act that enforces humane guidelines for restraining pet canines outdoors. Unfortunately for me, the act fails to impose similar guidelines for the treatment of grouchy husbands and embarrassing dads.