I have two important reminders for this week. Tomorrow the Bloodmobile will be in our parking lot from 4:00-6:45 p.m. You may call Ann Scarth at 347-5983 to make an appointment, but walk-ins are also welcome. Then on Friday the Friends of the Library Book & Bake Sale begins with the preview sale for FOL members from 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Who’s counting?
How many have to die each year before something is done? Evidently that number is somewhere between 140,000 and 328,000. Birds. No one really knows for sure how many avian deaths are the direct result of wind turbines, because people lie. That may come as a shock, I realize, but if everyone told the truth you wouldn’t need me.
Tomorrows and Yesterdays…
In his 40-year career as a National Weather Service meteorologist, he spent most of his time predicting the near future. As a retiree, he’s studying “the far back,” immersed now in learning of a much-ballyhooed highway a century ago.
Genesis of the latter of Fort Worth’s Dan Smith began with a bike ride on abandoned pavement between Aledo and Weatherford, and discovery of an old “Bankhead Highway” street sign.
His head swimming with questions, Smi ...
I trust you had a wonderful Easter Sunday. Our family had our official Easter a week early because Tina worked this weekend. However, the rest of us enjoyed Easter supper together. The kids busted confetti eggs on each other after a feast. I even broke out my stash of chocolate for the kids as I forgot to get them Easter treats.
Diamonds and daisies.
Diamonds and daisies.
They kinda go together.
Especially in April.
Diamonds are a girl’s best friend.
They are also the official gem for April.
Look for some at The Thing Is.
Beautiful jewelry abounds.
According to one source, diamonds stand for love and affection.
Long, long ago, women wore diamonds to ensure longevity.
And protect against mental illness.
HRM the Queen must sport a hefty one.
Her longevity has thus proven itself.
As has her m ...
No Apologies for Being Me....
I am, by nature, a very polite person. However, catch me on a bad day, and I can be churlish and prickly. I'm not always sure that my good behavior makes up for those times that I'm unpleasant; but, I try to keep those periods as brief and isolated as I can.
Unfortunately, if someone's only experience with me occurred on a day when I was several shades of intolerable, that is probably the impression they carry with them.
Marching
To the Editor:
On Saturday the Llano County Democrats held their county convention and then participated in a March for Our Lives in solidarity with the movement to demand better and safer gun laws. We were honored to have 3 beautiful young Mason High School women join us. They even took their time to make a banner to carry.
I did not get their names but they are certainly to be commended for showing an interest in a very timely and important issue that is harming our nation.
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Big Picture
Understanding the big picture is critical -- what Mason does today affects how well Mason will do in the future. The challenge for Mason is to remain vital, encourage and support our local businesses and work improve the quality of life for Mason’s residents. To do that, voters must think and plan ahead.
JD Kidwell, a retired business owner with a 40-year career working with cities and city utilities, understands how city services work and how the city commission functions.
Reasons
Commissioner Sue Pledger
I'll admit, I am puzzled by Commissioner Sue Pledger's rational and explanation, as published in the March 7th issue of the Mason County News, for not filing the city's disaster plan with FEMA.
Ms. Pledger stated, "We in Mason have always handled matters very well locally, and have not needed even once in the past to look to the federal government for relief".
Housing
Commissioner Sue Pledger, Precinct 3 ( Republican) respects the rule of law and stands up for the People of Mason.
Sue was lambasted recently by an opponent for a stand she took on a housing project. I had raised my concerns about it with Sue. The developer's plans to the Texas Commission on Housing and Community Affairs proposed 45 units, not targeted specifically to help Mason residents but people from other places.
