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Another Round of Texas Politics

Here we are in Texas, having spent Tuesday night being the center of attention in the various broadcasts of election night primary results.  Texas likes to be the center of attention and has, on occasion, gone out of its way to be just that.   Much of that attention was centered on the voter confusion in Dallas County about where those […]

Another Round of Texas Politics

Here we are in Texas, having spent Tuesday night being the center of attention in the various broadcasts of election night primary results.  Texas likes to be the center of attention and has, on occasion, gone out of its way to be just that.   Much of that attention was centered on the voter confusion in Dallas County about where those […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: Sully Is Pure Sunshine on Four Legs

Meet Sully, a two-year-old Terrier mix with floppy ears, a shining brown coat and a smile that shows up before he even reaches you. At 67 pounds, he is a solid, happy presence with the kind of energy that makes people grin back without thinking about it. Sully looks like he stepped straight out of a feel-good dog movie. His […]

Primarily Texas

Personally, I usually prefer to vote on Election Day, perhaps because I started voting before there was anything available called early voting.  Besides, there can be some late-breaking news that may change a vote or two at the last minute.  This time around, I consulted my calendar to make my voting plan and discovered that Election Day was the only […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: Kenzie Is Ready for the Soft Life

There’s something about Kenzie that makes people instinctively lower their voice and lean in. Maybe it’s her fluffy coat that looks built for gentle hugs. Maybe it’s the hopeful smile that feels personal, like she has been waiting for someone specific all along. Kenzie is a six-year-old American Red Heeler mix with a calm, steady presence and a heart that […]

Music Lessons

Jackie DeShannon told us, via lyrics by Hal David, over sixty years ago that what the world needs now is love, sweet love.  How true and how truly sentimental.  Take a moment to let that Bacharach melody worm into your brain, and you’re likely to be weaving in time to the music before you hear the next line in your […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: London Is Scruffy, Sweet & Worth the Wait

Meet London, a one-year-old, 48-pound scruffy sweetheart with a gray muzzle, a crooked little grin and the kind of face that makes you stop mid-scroll. She looks like she wandered out of a feel-good indie rom-com and straight into Dallas, quietly waiting for her happy ending. London’s story is one of quiet bravery. She had a shy start in life, […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: Zula Is Silver, Sweet & Ready for the Soft Life

Meet Zula, a six-year-old, 69-pound beauty with a shimmering silver coat, floppy ears and eyes that seem permanently delighted to see you. She has that rare combination of elegance and goofiness, the kind that makes people smile before she even makes it across the room. Zula is pure sunshine. She’s friendly, affectionate and fully committed to the idea that love […]

The Circus Is Back In Town

Well, the Texas primary is less than a month away, which probably means little to those of you who aren’t in Texas.  It probably means little to a whole bunch of folks in Texas who figure whoever the Republicans choose will win in the general election come November.  It probably means little to yet another bunch of folks, sadly the […]

SPCA Pet of the Week: Peanut Is Sleek, Social & Always in the Know

Meet Peanut, a two-year-old black cat with a glossy coat, bright eyes and a personality that shines just as much as his looks. At 16 pounds, he’s a solid, handsome guy with a playful spirit and a sweet, easy confidence that makes him a joy to be around. Peanut is the kind of cat who likes to be in the […]

Taxes, Our Taxes

Well, January is almost over, and not a minute too soon.  Here on the homefront, we lost a week to Karl and I having colds and the better part of another week with ice on the ground.  Hopefully, February will bring no downtime from too much sneezing or too much weather. Meanwhile, the United States has been playing its own […]