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Amazing lace

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For a funeral in Jacksonville, Fla., I pulled out my gray sweater dress and decided pantyhose of the same color would finish off the look. After all, Barbara would have wanted me to look my best. She was a career woman at heart, and knew the value of putting your best foot forward.

Can't not do

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Do you ever have a conversation that just completely changes the way you view something? I had a conversation like that over coffee with a college student a few years ago. He had expressed an interest in helping out in the discipleship program at the church where I was serving at the time.

Pink perfection

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If you own a Pink Perfection camellia bush and don’t care, I may have to report you to the authorities.

Playing catch with kids

Society reserves kindness for those who treat children well. Cities who provide public parks and programs that benefit kids are a haven for families. In fact, city budgets should reflect a heart for its future by planning and supporting facilities and organizations that are pro-kids.

WEEKEND TOURNAMENTS

Ennis hosts two-day tournaments every weekend, with teams coming from all over. The first weekend had 77 teams, followed by 61 the next weekend and about 35-40 last week. Admission ($10) is charged, with proceeds benefitting the EBA. Upcoming tournies have 40 to 60 teams.

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor:

Yee'd your last haw

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Trendy politics can capture momentum-gathering movements that are oftentimes precursors of changes that are needed. They can also be prone to prompting ill-advised laws that are knee-jerk reactions.

The four-day school week

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As school districts across Texas are planning the 2023-24 school year, many are deciding to switch from a traditional five-day week to four days. These districts cite teacher retention, recruitment, and overall cost savings as justification for making the change. During the 2022 school year, 41 districts had four-day weeks, up from 14 districts in 2021. It is alarming that so many districts have decided to move to a shorter school week despite the overwhelming data that shows the switch does not achieve cost savings more than 1-2% and it is not beneficial to student academic or social outcomes. Unfortunately, the uptick in the four-day school week is not expected to slow any time soon.

Songs in the night

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The first night, when I awakened at 2 a.m., (yes, I realize that’s actually morning), I wondered why the strains of Gordon Lightfoot’s “Beautiful” were circulating in my subconscious. Even then, in a trancelike sleep, I recalled that this song had appeared on the display of my car radio, as XM Sirius gave it another turn in the spotlight.

Empty hearts in Italy

Our hearts are touched by the comfort and compassion expressed by people to the children, families and staff of the Italy ISD. Human tragedy is an experience best responded to with mercy. The justice element is alive in the carnal flesh of mankind, and is best dealt with by the authorities. Our sanity and well-being moves us best when we yield to grace and the acts from a thankful heart.