Faced with record-setting growth throughout the county, the Kaufman County Commissioners’ Court today entered into a partnership with the City of Terrell that will help manage the ever-increasing demands new developments place on county services.
Do you ever feel stressed? Is stress a regular component of your lifestyle? What exactly is stress? What causes it and what can you do to manage and reduce it?
Despite the best efforts of educators and parents, bullying is a problem at many schools. According to StopBullying.gov, an official website of the United States government, as many as one in three American students say they have been bullied at school. And the problem is not exclusive to the United States, as the Canadian Institutes of Health Research report that at least one in three adolescent students in Canada report being recent victims of bullying.
For the majority of gardening enthusiasts, gardening is a warm weather activity. While some people live in climates that make it possible to enjoy gardening year-round, those who don’t often lament the end of the gardening season.
“Write what you know.” Mark Twain said that. At least, per the app Goodreads, Twain is the quote generator. When I decided to include that quote in this week’s column, I went down a “who said it” rabbit hole. There seems to be two distinct camps: Twain or Hemingway. Papa, the latter, gave a more explanatory version of the idea. “Write what you know, leave out unnecessary words, and don’t do it to be famous.” And really, doesn’t that just suit the two of them? Twain with his Americanaesque yet direct writing style of “this is where it happened and what it looked like and what was said” vs Papa’s ability to heat you up to a boil and then allow you to emotionally simmer. Both are beautifully effective storytelling styles. Sage advice, it is, regardless of the creator. I was thinking about that today, because I struggle with what to say, and I struggle often. It’s been over four years of weekly columns. I have enjoyed unburdening my soul, publicly. I write, mainly, about loss and illness and growing up poor in the country. It is what I know. But, that tiny violin runs out of songs, at times. Yet, who am I to defy the likes of Mark & Ernest? So, today, I had an idea. Let’s talk about the things you grasp on to when all the other things are imploding. I have vast experience in this area, though it may not paint me in the best light.
A late summer bowhunt for hogs is a great tune up for the opener of archery whitetail season. Luke took this good ‘eater’ hog last year with his Gearhead bow.
WITH LUKE CLAYTON
“Time sneaks up on you like a windshield on a bug,” wrote John Lithgow.
The Forney High School Band Drumline had their first competition of the season on Saturday at Pennington Field in Bedford. They were rewarded with a 2nd Place (Silver Medal Trophy) in the 6A Advance Category. The Competition provided the students with valuable feedback about their performance. The goal is to help the students become better at their percussion craft. The Drumline puts in the work to be excellent. Each school day the students practice with he FHS band before the start of the school day at 6:45 a.m. They also spend a class period each day working on percussion specific music.
Mesquite Animal Services placed 50 animals in new homes during the Clear the Shelter adoption event on Saturday, Aug. 27. Adoption fees were waived for the day as part of the nationwide event. All adopted pets were sterilized, vaccinated, and microchipped.
A breakfast joint, filled with smells of bacon and coffee. I was visiting my hometown in Florida. I heard the sound of people conversing. People laughing. Forks clinking. I was eating my eggs when I got the text.
As Forney ISD begins a new school year, it is important our community knows that the safety and security of all students and staff in our district will always be a top priority. Each campus continues to go above and beyond the measures outlined by the state of Texas to ensure every child is protected while attending our schools.
This weekend I spent time at a class reunion with friends I don’t see every day (but wish I still did).
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 936, Forney, TX 75126
Physical Address: 201 W. Broad St., Forney, TX 75126
Phone: 972-564-3121
Fax: 972-552-3599
