Columns

Falling for retirement’s tempting, open arms
People frequently ask me if I am about to retire from His Love Counseling Services. I actually could retire now if I were to be frugal and fall back a bit on my second career. And, hmm, I now hold a free pass to all of America’s national parks.
November 21, 2009 - By Buddy Scott

It is the thought that really counts
THE MALL — You no doubt have completed your shopping for Christmas — or “holidays” as the season now is called so as not to anger worshipers of every faith including disciples of the saxophone section of the Coast Guard Band. But if you are one of those procrastinators who gets extensions on your income tax filings and births of your children, then you’ve come to the right place. First, make a list of everyone who didn’t give you a present last year. Toss that list.
November 20, 2009 - By Lynn Ashby

Take the time to appreciate nature
As a beginning birder, I am amazed with all the beautiful birds we come across in Texas. As I talk with my co-workers, who are avid birders, I realize I haven’t even begun to scratch the surface of birding.
November 20, 2009 - By Reba Craft

Get your goose as it flies across Texas
In Texas, that river could be the Red, which is crossed every year by millions of geese. Or it could be the Neuces in South Texas, were the high-flying drumsticks land to spend the winter and shake the little hummingbirds off their wings.
November 19, 2009 - By E.M. "Bosie" Boswell

We need the rest of this recipe
Conversations with Gin for November 18
November 18, 2009 - By Gin Crawford

Holidays means it’s time to childproof house
Jean Paul on Parenting for November 18
November 18, 2009 - By Jean Paul

Students help effort to save beach
I had the opportunity this weekend to visit Brazoswood High School and the School District 7 Student Council annual meeting hosted by Brazoswood High and Alice Artman.
November 17, 2009 - By Rich Tillman

This is nothing like bread alone
Web site of outrageous food inspires creation of outrageous pie
November 15, 2009 - By Mary Openshaw

Sometimes you can judge a book by its cover
Bag of old books makes for lesson in book value
November 15, 2009 - By Ron Rozelle

Recalling great old-fashioned cooks
Conversations with Gin for November 15
November 15, 2009 - By Gin Crawford

Prequel dives into mystery
Book Beat for November 15
November 15, 2009 - By Marie Beth Jones

Warmer duck season befuddling
It just hasn’t seemed like duck season to me. Short-sleeved shirts, shorts, under waders and flip-flops after the hunt seems more like the September teal season.
November 15, 2009 - By Bink Grimes

Predators shouldn't be glorified
Predatory humans in America maim, molest and kill more helpless victims than do predatory animals in jungles. Aren’t we tired of living in fear for our children and grandchildren?
November 14, 2009 - By Buddy Scott

Founding fathers play name game
AUSTIN — This town initially was called Waterloo. The named was changed in 1839 when President Mirabeau Lamar thought the capital should be more centrally located and moved it here from Houston. We lucked out in naming it for the Father of Texas, Stephen F. Austin. We had the same fortune in naming a mosquito infested swamp for the first president of the Republic, Sam Houston.
November 13, 2009 - By Lynn Ashby

Items reveal a lot about ocean currents
Last spring my wife and I went camping on Matagorda Beach near Port O’Conner. It was only months since Hurricane Ike had hit and we were in awe of all the debris on the beach.
November 13, 2009 - By Jim Harrison