

Are sinkholes the result of an inside job?
A few weeks ago, a frightening thing happened on a local highway. As a result of Hurricane Harvey, a huge sinkhole occurred on busy FM...


The Implications of a Real Job
When Hurricane Harvey swept into town, most people forgot about the Labor Day holiday. But I wanted to take a moment to honor the work...


The Old Oak Tree has a Story
The old historic oak tree finally fell due to the trauma of Hurricane Harvey. Some say, it had been growing on the corner of Jackson and...


Hurricane Harvey Stories
Most of us in the Greater Houston area have a Hurricane Harvey story to tell. From alligators in the pool to raccoons in the attic,...


Hurricane Harvey Finally Left Town!
The sun came out this morning! For many days, we could not see it because Hurricane Harvey dominated nature. The welcome sun shined an...


Reaching out to your Community in Disaster
As some of you know, I recently completed my six-week FEMA course for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The excellent training...


The Secret to Staying Young!
Are you curious about things? The other day, a friend and I had a deep conversation about grandkids, politics, knee-pain, and getting...


Fat and Sassy: Will You Still Love Me?
In our bathroom, we have a small sign that reads: “Objects in the mirror are skinnier that they appear.” It helps with the attitude as we...


On Buying a String-trimmer
Yard-work is work-work. Especially when the temperature is so hot that the asphalt is melting. Once per week, I dutifully don my safari...


Hey, there's a Chicken Bone in My Beef Barley Soup!
Have you ever been deceived? Maybe you were swindled at a car dealership. Or possibly you were manipulated by a shyster to order...












