Opinion

Body Last week, the perpetually offended scored another big win. The venerable Cleveland Indians announced that next year their nickname will be the Guardians, a reference to two large landmark stone edifices near Progressive Field.

Body “But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that.” 1 Timothy 6:6-8 (NIV)

Body In West Texas, watermelon is considered a staple in our diets. August has been established as National Watermelon Month and of course this big fruit deserves it’s own special day as well. This year we celebrate the big day on Aug. 3.

Body Car buyers are getting crushed by the rapid increase in the cost of new and used cars, but my dad’s old-school negotiating techniques might offer some relief. Thanks to the rippling effects of the pandemic and the lockdowns, it’s harder to find a new car to buy in the first place.

Body My family took the easy way out - again. We had our annual chance at a professional portrait and decided to let (insist) son Gideon pose solo for the umpteenth time.

Body There are many signs that summer is here, including hot weather, full swimming pools, and sunlight until after 9 p.m. Another sign is that sweet corn is starting to show up at grocery stores, farmers market, and street corners.

Body Dear Neil: I am seeing bark on my large tree (not sure of type) that is shedding and falling. What can I do to save the tree, or should I remove it and move on? You have a very large red oak, and it looks like it is suffering from Hypoxylon canker.

Body After this Jesus went to the other side of the Sea of Galilee, also called the Sea of Tiberias.[a] 2 A large crowd kept following him, because they saw the signs that he was doing for the sick. 3 Jesus went up the mountain and sat down there with his disciples.

Body It’s an old dream of mine, and I just may do it - buy a travel trailer and live on the American road for weeks at a time.