Opinion

Body In a recent ABC “Good Morning America” interview with co-anchor Robin Roberts, former President Barack Obama sent a clear, but somewhat couched, warning signal to President Joe Biden.

Body Could you think about a fear that you would never tell anyone just because they come from the deepest, most honest, and sincere part of our being? Nowadays, after a pandemic that changed the social order for many people, the number of fears that surround us is surprising.

Body The pandemic has not changed the fact that motor vehicle crashes continue to be the leading cause of death for teens 15 to 19 years old in the U.S. and in Texas.

Body Dear Neil: Last year we had a massive crop of red oak acorns, resulting massive crop of red oak seedlings. I tried to pick up as many as I could, but we still ended up having to pull scores of them out. We have another big crop this year.

Body The autumn leaves are expected to be extra vibrant this year in Pennsylvania, though, they are changing colors a week later than is normal. That’s fitting.

Body Simply saying something over and over doesn’t make it so. I know because I’ve tried it. No matter how many times I say, “I’m a good golfer, I’m a good golfer,” the reality is I still stink, as anyone who has seen me on the course will verify.

Body Sadness, fear, grief, and lamenting are part of the human experience. But then why more and more does it seem that our emotions such as lament are not welcomed in some churches and among certain religious leaders?

Body Dear Neil: I planted coral honeysuckle on my fence two years ago. It was really pretty when it bloomed, but it lost a lot of leaves to what I think must have been powdery mildew this summer. Now it looks pretty rangy. Should I cut it back? If so, when and how far?

Body Everybody is extra busy during fall. It’s the beginning of fall outdoor sports such as football and soccer. Fall celebrations are around the corner such as Halloween, Thanksgiving, and many awareness weeks such as cancer survivor, Red Ribbon, fire prevention, and many more.

Body I never parted with a $20 bill faster. It happened at one of my favorite diners.