My aged Uncle Mort admitted the other day that he feels like it’s time for him to re-enter the stock market, and this time, “brimming with confidence.”    He swore off trying to out-guess the market

Relax. This is NOT going to be another one of those “promise pieces” about helpful resolutions that might elevate life for me in 2025. I leave that to others. In fact, were I to make a

   To most Texans, the name “Rambo” may mean little, but to Todd Compton it evokes memories from his childhood, when kinfolk spoke of 17th century ancestors who lived in what is now Philadelphia.    

If my ancient Uncle Mort could somehow “saddle up” the University of Texas’ mascot, then lean forward, he’d literally be close to the center of BEVO’s horns. As it is, this simple “what if” only figuratively

“Spell Check” — first thought to be a handy computer feature to help us use the correct letters in the proper order for word formation–often goes haywire. Like oft-discussed Artificial Intelligence (AI is the abbreviation, despite

It’s seasonal for most of us, of course. Our memories kick into overdrive, dredging up details of long-ago holidays. In my case, Christmas Days of yore were as predictable as the sunrise. After “Santa gifts” were

I have never been a superstitious person—not until the recent Friday the Thirteenth. Truth is, I’ve chuckled at others who won’t walk under ladders, change routes when black cats crossed their trails or wear the same unwashed

 The song has been a staple in Christian hymnals for more than a century, underscoring deeply held beliefs. “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”–written in 1906–might be in the running for Christians’ national anthem if

   They are a lovable couple–Dr. Chris Liebrum and his wife, Cindy–known for quickly-triggered smiles, positive attitudes, deep faith and commitment to close-knit families. Married for 52 years, they have reached highest peaks and navigated life’s

Errors committed when speaking sometimes, sadly, result in word entanglements that are simply beyond repair. None of us is immune. And, getting out of verbal messes can be as difficult as sticking quills back into the

   Here comes another “Mother Hubbard” column. That’s how preachers sometimes describe their sermons–comparable to “Mother Hubbard” dresses. They cover everything but touch nothing…. *****  Why are we not surprised? Researchers claim that many companies are taking

Now that the election is over, my ancient Uncle Mort and his domino-playing buddies down in the thicket can resume their usual mostly-minutia confabs that too often lack authenticity. This reminds me of the annual