

New Construction - Old Problems
The other day, I was with a person that was shopping for a house. One of the new construction homes that we visited was priced at over $1...


A Tribute to Paula Rose
Many of you who read this blog knew my mother. Paula Ann Schober Rose was born in Westhoff, Texas, into a strong German family. In her...


Under Construction
Living in the Richmond/Rosenberg area of Fort Bend County, I enjoy the history, the people, and the strong sense of community. Whether I...


Life is like a Rubik's Cube
One of my grandsons is an expert at solving the 3X3 Rubik’s Cube. At the age of eleven, his fingers work quickly as he rotates the...


Skunks at the party
Have you heard the phrase, “He is like a skunk at a garden party?” Apparently, this refers to a person in a group that is unwelcome and...


Who do you trust?
Who do you trust? Does the list include yourself? The other day, I was in a conversation with several friends discussing which TV network...


Old Names for New Technology
Recently, a friend was trying to drag me into the 21st Century, or as he called it, the “Digital Epoch.” One of the sentences he quoted...


Easter Traditions Come and Go!
Resurrection Sunday 2018! Jesus is alive and lives forevermore! Celebrate the Good News! As a boy, I was born and reared in San Antonio,...


Soles and Souls
During my college years, I worked at a local women’s shoe store. It was usually a pleasant experience and a true education. When the...


The Prodigal Returns
Like many of you, I watched some of the television coverage of the funeral for Billy Graham. He was a wonderful evangelist and...












