We are experiencing shipping delays with our new DVDs and books, so we will have fewer new materials than usual in the coming weeks. Many publication dates have also been pushed back, but this is the perfect time to pick up a different book or series or to revisit an old favorite.
Memories are Made of This…
It is a good thing that we have memories to sort through while we shelter in place. Grammarians or not, we’re given to making the present tense, and the past, perfect.
As we take stock of what used to be--while greatly shaken by “what is”--we think back on happenings faced hurriedly the first time.
Now that we are getting used to our new normal, how is it working out for you? John and I have found that we enjoy a picnic in the parking lot of a restaurant out of town after a doctor visit. I would never have thought of this months ago.
Even With COVID-19, Spring Still Happens!
As bountiful spring rains continue, the beauty of the Mason County countryside just keeps getting more an more beautiful. Normally, we would be overrun with tourists and amateur photographers taking in all the grandeur of the landscape. In April of 2020, it's almost as if we're keeping this spectacular display to ourselves.
Next week, our annual Spring Visitors Guide will be in the paper.
Kendal Award
We would like to congratulate Kendal Hemphill-- who was unceremoniously dropped from this paper for poorly explained reasons-- for his multiple awards at the 62nd annual Texas Outdoor Writers Association’s annual conference held March 5-7 in College Station. He took 1st and 2nd place in Outdoor Fiction/Humor, First place in Outdoor News Reporting and second place in Outdoor Column.
Death Is a Part of Life
Death has always been a part of my life.
Raised on a ranch, I became acquainted with death at an early age.
Animals would perish from illness or predators. They would also die from human hands. Pigs and calves were slaughtered. Chickens had their necks wrung. (Often by the most feminine of lady folks.) All so we could have meat on the table.
Human death was no stranger to my childhood either.
French Bread Rolls
CourtesyAllrecipes.com and JoCatlin
These dinner rolls require very little effort on the part of the baker, and are rather crusty on the outside, while being soft and chewy on the inside. The original recipe, presented here, has you make 16 rolls from the dough. I’ve done it that way, and then I tried it with making only 8 rolls.
Our front doors are still closed, but our curbside service continues! We are staying busy with numerous calls and emails for books and DVDs. If you are having trouble signing in to reserve items online, then feel free to call us at (325)347-5446 during our regular hours. If you are not sure what you would like to read, we are more than happy to help you find the perfect book or DVD!
Life in the Slow Lane…
Lanes don’t get slower than those to which we’ve all been assigned.
Thoroughly “slowed down,” I am reminded of the old duffer stopped numerous times on the freeway who refused to accelerate to minimum speed. Finally, the officer said, “If you don’t start moving faster, I’m going to strongly suggest that you sign up immediately for offensive driving.”
Like most everyone else, we are “sheltered in,” digesting material from both mass and social ...
Another week of our new normal. I am ready to resume normal, whatever that was, activities. We need to get well at our house and not end up in Emergency rooms or hospitals. John is home again and we are hoping he is going to get better every day.
I write this on Sunday evening.
