Sixty-fifth high school reunion
This writer is heading for a high school reunion on June 29th and recently had a discussion with a six-year-old boy about the event. The youngster had some …
Columnists – Touch of Life
A visit to the doctor brings good old memories
Some four or five weeks ago I had a relatively bad experience turn into some very fine memories from my childhood. I took an unfortunate tumble in the …
A 6-gun salute to Gunsmoke: An American Institution
In more than one column in the past I have mentioned I am a great Western movie and TV show fan. Some would say, my family in particular, …
I am ready for Spring…
My fellow Northeast News, Star-Courier, etc. columnist, Charlie Farrar talked about smelling spring in his last column. Guess my sniffer isnt that good as Im anxious for spring …
Children say the darndest things
As many of you know the Springers reside in West Virginia and find our way to Texas via various interstates at least three months of every year, sometimes …
Back to School Blues
Yesterday morning Linda and I were having breakfast before heading off to church when she picked up some newspaper ads. After reading a few she said, They are …
Spending time in the garden…
The weather is hot, dry, and a bit on the miserable side for me. As I’ve mentioned before, the older I become, the more the heat bothers me. …
Dogs vs. Wives: The debate continues
Several weeks ago I ran a little humor blurb in one of my columns that basically asked the question, Who is your better friend, your wife or your …
Wheres the dog treat, asks Maggie
A few years back I mentioned my spoiled Old English Sheep Dog, Maggie, in this column. When in Texas we walk together around Sea Palms, Perdido, Challenger and …
Reconnecting with an old friend
Ran into a friend I hadnt seen in about five years several days ago. Once again I found Stephen Jackson, in a Crosby restaurant. Had many fine breakfast …