Opinion

Body Where did all the nurses go? One of my family members ended up in the ER for a week after a bad fall. The hospital we chose and its staff were wonderful in every way, but this time one important thing was missing - an appropriate number of nurses to deliver superior care.

Body It’s a great day for America – or at least it should be. It’s Thursday, April 7.

Body Dear Neil: My hibiscus plant gets lots of buds, but the stems break before the buds open. I’ve checked for any kind of pests and can’t find any.

Body While scrolling through Facebook, I saw a post of a bird saying, “Chirp,” and another bird saying, “Great, now I have that song in my head.” I thought it was so funny because I believe it happens to most of us.

Body Easter is a time of celebration for many families, and a sign that spring has finally arrived. Whether you are having a house full of guests or a small gathering, planning is important to ensure that the Easter meal goes smoothly.

Body The U.S. Border Patrol is releasing hundreds of illegal aliens daily into small communities across South Texas, posing a host of problems.

Body Sometimes I catch myself as I explain to 19 and 20-year-olds what life was like before Al Gore invented the internet. “In my day, if you wanted to read an old newspaper, you had to walk over to the library.” I actually said this.

Body Once upon a time I was part of a youth ministry, and when it came time of Lent season, a church invited us to be part of their Maundy Thursday. I of course never heard of it, so I wanted the tweens to know about it and learn together.

Body Dear Neil: I’ve had this redbud tree for about two years. Its bark is splitting, and I’m afraid I’m going to lose it.

Body With the onset of daylight saving time throughout the U.S. – except for a couple of states that still trust the science – we’ve now reached the time of year that is especially challenging for folks like me who don’t identify as “morning people.”