Perspective
Dear Editor Gamel:
I meant to submit this before the election; the election itself reminded me to do so. There will always be another election. These numbers will always be true.
A Bit of Perspective
One thousand seconds = 16.6 minutes
One million seconds = 11 days 14 hours
One billion seconds = 31 years 7 months
One trillion seconds = 31,709 years
Source: The internet, of course, but I checked the math.
Best Regards,
Mathew Haley
Mason Texas
Another Question
Kendal’s Cancellation:
For a few weeks Mason has been in a confusion about the cancellation of Kendal Hemphill’s Outdoor column. As stated by the editor, was it because Kendal had moved out of the county? Many found this excuse a little lame. You may note that his column is syndicated in several newspapers and magazines, none of which have cancelled his column.
A Hunting We Will Go
(For 24 years I hosted a group of Lutheran Pastors on our ranch for the opening week of deer hunting season. This was a fertile source of column material.)
The door to the hunting blind slowly opened. A blaze-orange-cap-covered head appeared, followed by a body clad in camouflage coveralls.
Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
courtesy: Land O Lakes
This recipe was found on the inside of a Land O Lakes butter package! And, while I really like the tried and true original Toll House Cookie recipe, “Jumbo” cookies have got to be even better, so I gave the recipe a try-out and it won 1st place!
We’re in for a real treat tomorrow night in the Stribling Room at 6:30! Jerry Barlow, acclaimed Celtic guitarist and storyteller, will be back! Jerry entertains not only with his music but also with his humor and Celtic history. There will be ample opportunity for some toe-tapping, some sing-along, and even some step dancing if audience members are so inclined.
When Clocks Go Unwatched…
OK, I admit it. My memory of clever ads and lots of other stuff dates back to the early years of World War II. One I recall simply won’t dislodge.
It promoted what the world has long described as being “an adult beverage.” I’ll not call it by name.
For all I know, the trumpeted “distillery process” may have been about the same length as others, but it always bragged about not “watching the clock for seven long years.”…
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I’ll give ...
Slow-Cooker Pork Tenderloin with Cabbage
I bet most husbands don’t come home with three pork loins and instruct their wife not have a party and grill them for her girlfriends!! I actually thought that was a pretty good idea. If you haven’t guessed, I am the griller in the family. This is one of his favorite so I’m doing this in honor of his birthday week.
This is an easy one dish meal using the “other” white meat.
The countdown is on until Thanksgiving. We have not discussed family plans for Thanksgiving. We usually have plans in place a month in advance. I am sure it will all work out.
This is a busy season at the Art United Methodist Church. The signup sheet for Thanksgiving sides is at the back of church.
Learning to Live Alone
As I was typesetting Ron Birk's column this week about losing his dad, it got me to thinking about the loss of my dad back in September. While there is always a period of grieving and adjustment after losing a loved one, I realized that Daddy's loss had affected me in another way I hadn't even anticipated.
Near the end of November, I will be turning 60.
November came right on in, whether I was ready or not. I had knee replacement surgery last Tuesday. No, I am not as tough as I thought I was. Daughter Tina is doing great as our nurse for a week or two. I hope she survives.
I came home from the hospital on Halloween.
