Free little library
Being President of the Friends of the Library (FOL) has been a learning experience, and I’m still learning even though I’m almost half-way through my three-year term. […]
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On the scene in Emory on April 20, 2021
I have never been one of those people who packs away winter clothes to make room for summer clothes. Living in Texas, that seems to be a really good way to be. For those of you who have packed away your long pants and sweaters, get them back out. […]
Interesting Point for April 20, 2021
Spring is in the air. The April showers should bring May flowers and a good hay crop this year. I am sure we all used up more hay than expected with the crazy Texas weather. […]
When the wind blows…
Christmas around the Square is usually a major event in Rains County featuring food, live entertainment, a Santa parade and vendors – where else – around the courthouse square. […]
On the scene in Emory on April 13, 2021
Am I the only person who doesn’t watch main-stream media? I will hear others talking about things going on in the world, and I have not a clue what they are talking about. […]
Excuses for an afternoon nap
Naps are not a normal part of my routine, but I made an exception Sunday afternoon. In my defense, it had been a hectic week. Keeping in mind that hectic has a different meaning to retired people than to those still in the work force. […]
Interesting Point for April 6, 2021
Hey there, fellow Point people. Hope your last two weeks went well. The weather has evened out and it looks like spring has sprung. Whewww! […]
On the scene in Emory on April 6, 2021
Early spring in Texas is quite an adventure. You need rain boots, flip flops, heavy jacket and shorts all in the same day it seems. This spring time has brought other stuff as well. People! […]
Good Friday
Holy Week began last Sunday and ends this coming Sunday on Easter. But before we can get to Resurrection Sunday, we have to go through Good Friday. […]
On the scene in Emory on March 30, 2021
If you were driving around town on Saturday, especially on Hwy. 69 between Hwy. 276 and Rains High School, you may have wondered where all of that traffic came from. There were vehicles making a slow roll to the high school for the weigh-in at the 8th annual Crappiefest. […]