Columns

Arguments against beliefs misguided
In a Protestant cemetery in Jaffa, Israel, lie the remains of Bishop James Albert Pike, a controversial bishop of the Episcopal Church.
March 20, 2010 - By Buddy Scott

All of the biggest losers are doing it
My sad tale began in high school when I was voted “Most Likely to Not.”
March 19, 2010 - By Lynn Ashby

Vireos can be seen along Gulf Coast
The little bird you see flittering about in the trees in your backyard might easily be mistaken for a sparrow or warbler, but during the spring and summer, a number of vireos visit Texas, and they range from red-eyed to black-capped.
March 18, 2010 - By E.M. "Bosie" Boswell

Are you pondering what I’m pondering?
Being even halfway decent at this business requires an innate sense of curiosity, a willingness to ask questions the average person might not even think about.
March 17, 2010 - By Michael Morris

Prom traditions: What’s a mother to do?
I’m not sure who is more excited about prom, the women who won’t be going — grandmothers, aunts, nieces — or my daughter. OK. I’m sure it’s us.
March 17, 2010 - By Bobbie Greer

Granny has to be a quick learner to keep up
Jean Paul on Parenting for March 17
March 17, 2010 - By Jean Paul

Easy soup is hit with hunters
Conversations with Gin for March 17
March 17, 2010 - By Gin Crawford

Spring into action to declutter your life
Have you ever walked into your garage or opened a closet door and wondered, “Where did all this ‘stuff’ come from?”
March 16, 2010 - By Sharon Trower

‘Too-Ra-Loo-Ra-Loo-Ra’ and all that
Ron Rozelle column for Sunday, March 14, 2010.
March 14, 2010 - By Ron Rozelle

Recipe, doggie bed tips get reader raves
Conversations with Gin column for Sunday, March 14, 2010.
March 14, 2010 - By Gin Crawford

Evil twin leads to double the trouble
Book Beat column by Marie Beth Jones for Sunday, March 14, 2010.
March 14, 2010 - By Marie Beth Jones

Teen elicits insight to seek Christ’s path
A few weeks ago, I spoke to a group of teens in another state. My host family’s daughter, a varsity cheerleader, hung out with her parents and me. Having established rapport, she has written to me about her spiritual concerns. Perhaps my replies will be helpful to local teens.
March 13, 2010 - By Buddy Scott

On silent wings: Hawks killers of the airways
When I saw my neighbor out in his front yard pointing his camera up in an oak tree, I figured there must be something treed worth looking at.
March 11, 2010 - By E.M. "Bosie" Boswell

Drive for profits spoiling air travel
They got rid of pillows and blankets. They eliminated free meals. A fee for checking luggage followed, one that keeps going up. It soon might cost more to get your jeans and jammies to your destination than it costs to get you there.
March 10, 2010 - By Michael Morris

Home-style hamburgers bring back memories
Conversations with Gin column by Gin Crawford for Wednesday, March 10, 2010.
March 10, 2010 - By Gin Crawford