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I have a confession to make. I’m still trying to put away our outdoor Christmas décor. It seems that every time I get started, it either rains, or another cold front blows through. Weather in our Lone Star State is always unpredictable, but this time I’m going to wear a jacket and tape an umbrella to my back and do it for sure.
Read moreMost people define the success of sports teams by the scoreboard. Coaches know the scoreboard does not tell the full story. A losing team might have played the best game of the year while the winning team played poorly. Standardized testing can be compared to a football contest.
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Warning signs are everywhere, advising, cajoling, demanding. And for the most part they are necessary. Take for example a common one posted on freeway offramps declaring ‘Wrong Way.’ Now that’s one you’d want to pay attention to, unless of course you fancy multiple head-on collisions in your near future.
Read moreCoaches are criticized for running the ball or throwing the ball too much. Criticism comes from every angle especially during times of adversity. How should we handle the stones that critics hurl with harsh intent?
Read moreJan. 1, 2022: Lake Tawakoni State Park will host its annual First Day Hike event from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Organizers stated, “Start your new year off right with a self-guided hike at Lake Tawakoni State Park! Set your intentions for the new year with a mindful hike or just enjoy the first day of 2022 with a peaceful walk. Be sure to stop by the park headquarters afterward (open until 4:30pm) to claim your First Day Hike sticker!” The event is free with park entry ($5 per person age 13 and up).
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The holiday season is upon us! Actually, if you’ve been out to any major big box store, the holiday season has pretty much been upon us since mid- July, and seems to creep back a bit more every year!
Read moreIn the world of sports, there is nothing better than winning a state championship. The atmosphere is electric. Players and coaches aim at this title every season.
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Ever had a three-year-old appear on your front porch with dazzled little eyes in a glowing face and pipe up, “Oh, wow! Ya’ll have Christmas!” I’m sure you have, and we did, too. Our tiny grandson had come visiting us for the holiday, and he was excited. He was blown away by all the colored lights and glittering Christmas decorations that we had outside our house. Such a fond memory.
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