Ah, the month of June; it is named after the Roman Goddess Juno. She was in charge of marriages back then. I am not sure who is now. They seem to be quite different. However, June is still the month of marriages. June also has at least one other distinction, besides birthdays of those of […]
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Your First Father’s Day by Erny McDonough
I am aware that Father’s Day was last week, but I believe there are lessons for all dads that should be good not only for new fathers, but to help us older fathers remember our goals as dads. The first thing we need to remember is to love our wife! Childbirth is a traumatic experience […]
A Special Dad by Tayna DeForest
Being a special dad is much more than a physical thing! And it shows in really everything. A kind word, a firm hand, a soft touch He really doesn’t love too much! Loving, caring, forgiving He lives without misgivings. A special dad is the greatest! He’s like God… Jesus, I mean. Always believing, never doubting, […]
Help Protect the Conservation Jewel of Port O’Connor: Chester Island by Marcy Crowe Spears
Most of us are bird-watchers, whether we claim to be or not. How often have you enjoyed watching a Great Blue Heron or Great Egret fish along the shore? In the spring, have you not enjoyed seeing the warblers, orioles, hummingbirds, and Purple Martins return once again? Who doesn’t love seeing the brilliantly pink Roseate […]
Island Life… By Clint Bennetsen
Drought And Seaweed Visit The Island Greetings from the island everyone. Hope all of you are doing well and enjoyed a nice Mother’s Day with Mom last Sunday. Barnacle and I normally would have gone in and spent the day with Mom, but a few days earlier Mr. Dog was at the vets office […]
