Assessing the First 31 Days of the Year

Looking back at the month of January, I noticed some interesting things. In retrospect, the month seemed very long to me.  Maybe it has to do with all the unusual events that took place. At the beginning of January, I think most of our nation was affected by an extreme cold snap. Here in north…

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A Week of Epiphanies

The last two weeks have raced by. I can’t really tell you what keeps me so busy that I miss deadlines on writing assignments such as with my blog and newsletter. My other writing assignments only have personal deadlines, which is probably a mistake to not put them on the calendar in pen; I am…

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Signs of Spring

It is Sunday morning; the sky is overcast. As I gaze out over the pasture, there is a softness that is created by moisture so thick in the air that it appears as mist. It is not yet raining, but the forecasters say it is on its way. On my walk out to the barn,…

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Armadillo Day Instead of Groundhog Day

When it comes to the weather in Texas, it can be unpredictable and it certainly changes fast. Temperature swings of 30 to 40 degrees in one day is not uncommon. Neither is it uncommon for it to be raining when the sun is shining. Texans often consider their state to be a country of its…

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