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Just about everyone has some pet peeve that drives them up the wall. For some it’s the sound of fingernails scraping across a blackboard or maybe it’s how ridiculously long your spouse stirred his cereal to dissolve the sugar. For others, it may be columnists who can’t seem to quit writing pandemic related articles! So, what sets me off so bad that I want to reach into the television and throttle someone? It’s the Houston Methodist Hospital commercials which run on Pluto TV!
Read moreCertain things seem to remain consistent from childhood through adulthood. Remember waiting as Christmas day approached, the anticipation as it drew ever closer? Thinking to yourself, "What will Santa bring me this year?" "Was I good or was I bad?" "Can we not have stuffed bell peppers for dinner this year?" Those few weeks in mid-December seemed to crawl along like The 12 days of Abyssus (look it up, Copernicus).
Read moreLike it or not, dear readers, we are in the 2022 Christmas gift buying season. I personally am not a big shopper in general, but I have my moments. Searching out and finally finding the absolute perfect gift for someone is very gratifying, but then I have to wrap it and wait. Most times I get the gift just right, sometimes I don’t, but either way I get to watch the recipient unveil the prize I selected just for them, which I truly enjoy just as much as they do. I mean, who doesn’t like opening presents?
Read moreThe 88th Texas Legislative Session is right around the corner as it runs from early January through late May 2023. Before it has even started, there are already hundreds of bills that have been pre-filed prior to the start of the session. I would always encourage everyone to stay on top of the updates as they come out. Leaders in both the House and Senate have already released their outlines of topics to look for in the upcoming session.
Read moreMany Baby Boomers and older Gen Xers may remember the slogan ‘It’s not your father’s Oldsmobile’ from the 1988 Oldsmobile Cutlass TV commercials. While the ad was meant to attract a younger generation of buyers, it slapped its loyal base in the face. There’s a new twist on this old slogan nowadays and it’s meant as a warning – ‘It’s not your father’s weed anymore!’
Read moreThe next time someone says something to you along the lines of "Hey babe. You're one in a million," you would be justified to feel just a little short-changed. That's because, as of about a week ago, you are not one in a million. You are one of eight BILLION worldwide, according to the United Nations. Eight billion people in the world, and still, it's hard to find anyone who wants to work!
Read moreSeptember 18, 2019 was a day like any other day, but it was a very special day for a small lost puppy. This was the day that little dog walked to Muddy Water Bookstore, sat down, and claimed his place in the hearts of his soon-to-be owners. The little guy had been wandering the streets of Navasota with no collar for some time and desperately needed a home – but he was going to need some help
Read moreTwo weeks past the 2022 General Election, it appears that Maricopa County in Arizona has given new meaning to the term “election year,” and apparently crime DOES pay in Harris County, or at the very least, an abundance of it still isn’t enough to get you fired. But in the I-thought-I’d-seen-it-all category is Pennsylvania and I’ve come to the conclusion that more than the Liberty Bell is cracked in Philly!
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