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On cusp of change in history
On cusp of change in history
In reading some of George Friedman’s book, “The Storm Before The Calm,” his view is that an era is coming to a close like every 50 years and we have rejuvenated at the end of prior cycles. In 1932 with the election of Franklin Roosevelt, a cycle of shifting economic resources from capital to labor began. This closed out the previous cycle of The Gilded Age where the rich dominated economic resources that became so egregious it came crashing down with the depression. The last president of this cycle was Jimmy Carter when U. S. industry had finally become non-competitive with the rest of the world. Remember when modern fuel-efficient Japanese vehicles began to flood the market replacing American vehicles that looked like army tanks. 01/31/2025 08:23 PM
Be a light for others
Be a light for others
I hope everyone stayed warm and safe during the cold temperatures we had last week. It was cold, especially with the wind. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Post-holiday blues affect all ages
Post-holiday blues affect all ages
Post-holiday blues can be as challenging as the holiday blues in children, adolescents, and adults. A National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) study shows that one in six children between the ages of six and 17 have experienced a mental health disorder each year, while one in five adults experience mental illness each year. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Letter to the Editor
Letter to the Editor
In one of Roosevelt’s first radio broadcasts of “fireside chats” he tried to allay Americans’ fears in the depth of the worst financial depression in history, fears of the unknown years ahead until recovery. Unemployment was 30% at the time; misery was the lot of most working-class people; honest, hard-working family men couldn’t support their families; homeless veterans sold apples on street corners for 5 cents; gasoline sold for 12 cents a gallon, but very few owned a car; there was no social security and no other real safety net for individuals or families. Americans were very fearful for their future. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Join Teddy Roosevelt Society
Join Teddy Roosevelt Society
Well new year, new me. A good saying to remember this coming year by Theodore Roosevelt “do what you can, with what you’ve got, where you are”. That is a direct contradiction to what I mostly hear, “the world is a miserable place and there’s nothing I can do about It”. How about some New Year’s resolutions that you can actually keep to some extent. Social Scientists say most of these resolutions are abandoned after two weeks. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
Agencies, universities seek $24.6 billion in new funding
The Texas Senate’s chief budget writer said state agencies and higher education institutions have requested nearly $25 billion in funding as the legislative session gets underway. State Sen. Joan Huffman, R-Houston, told The Dallas Morning News that the requests for new money reflect the growing functions and purposes of state agencies that serve the public. 01/17/2025 02:31 PM
Pressing on toward the goal…
Pressing on toward the goal…
Katy and I really enjoyed our Christmas break. We enjoyed a few days at Disney World and then resting some at home. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
Legislative session begins on Jan. 14
The 89th Texas legislative session begins on Jan. 14 with a still-unresolved race for speaker of the Texas House of Representatives. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Rodent health
Rodent health
Say, do you have rats at home? I’m talking about critters with fuzzy ears and whiskers who slither around the house after dark, pick up crumbs, and eat from the dog’s bowl. If they live with you, this information can provide them a higher quality life. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Crypto reserve idea ‘Sharp’
Well, we’ve closed out the books on another year with the Baby Boomer herd continuing to thin. We have a new president soon taking over and promising to solve all our problems on Day 1, and I’ve got one he could help me with: how to fold up properly a form fitting bedsheet. 01/09/2025 03:22 PM
Vehicle inspections no longer required
Vehicle inspections no longer required
Drivers will no longer be required to get annual safety inspections beginning Jan. 1, the Texas Standard reported. However, drivers in the state’s 17 most populous counties will still be required to get an emissions test in order to register their vehicles. 01/02/2025 09:19 AM
Cold weather activities
Cold weather activities
I just talked to an old friend who told me it is very cold in his town. He wonders what he can do for fun in icy conditions. 01/02/2025 09:19 AM
Making the most of the new year
Making the most of the new year
Katy and I really enjoyed our Christmas break. It was a much needed break. School starts back up next week for the kiddos after Christmas break. Everyone is ready to get back into a routine. However, before we know it, it is going to be spring break and then summer time. 01/02/2025 09:19 AM
Learning for mistakes?
Learning for mistakes?
Well, we’ve closed out the books on another year with the baby boomer herd continuing to thin. We have a new president soon taking over and promising to solve all our problems on day one and I’ve got one he could help me with: how to fold up properly a prefolded bedsheet. 01/02/2025 09:19 AM
Abbott unveils new border strategy
Abbott unveils new border strategy
Gov. Greg Abbott said last Thursday the state is initiating a billboard campaign across Central America and border cities in northern Mexico to discourage migrants from attempting to enter Texas, the Austin American-Statesman reported. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
Have a blessed new year!
Have a blessed new year!
I pray that you all had a Merry Christmas and enjoyed the time with your family and friends. I pray your year is coming to a good end. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
Can’t take the Cotton Gin out of the boy
Can’t take the Cotton Gin out of the boy
Thorston Veblen wrote a book back at the end of the gilded age called “Theory of the Leisure Class,” about those who were wallowing in wealth so great they struggled at finding places to spend it. 12/26/2024 11:29 AM
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