Newsletter
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It's hot as Hades, but we aren't radioactive and we don't have to water camels
By dwray in The nature of things
Things are still hotter than warm side of Hades down this way, but every time you take another swipe at the sweat on your brow keep in mind things could be worse - we could be living in Fukushima, for ...
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Question of the day: Has the drop in the stock market worried you?
By dwray in The nature of things
"It certainly does, because I'm alive. If I was dead it wouldn't concern me, but I'm alive so it does." - Richard Fritz, retired, Victoria. "Sure, we all need an economy that keeps getting better and better. It doesn't affect ...
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Question of the day: How are you dealing with the heat?
By dwray in The nature of things
"I try to stay out of the heat. I just stay indoors." - Ryan Sledge, Academy, Victoria. "I just like to stay inside buildings, and maybe go to the pool. That sounds nice." - Yu Wong, Academy, Victoria. "We work ...
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It's the end of the world as we know it! Or maybe it's just that round-up time
By dwray in The nature of things
'Round these parts we're all getting ready for Tropical Storm Don to drop in. We aren't entirely sure he's headed this way, but everyone is getting gussied up just in case he should stop by (I'm going to buy an ...
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Question of the day: How are you preparing for Tropical Storm Don?
By dwray in The nature of things
"We were just talking about gong to the grocery store and getting some water and batteries and making sure we've got everything together. We're going to pick up all the loose stuff in the yard and listen to the radio ...
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By dwray in The nature of things
So, I personally love plastic bags, because they enable me to avoid buying garbage bags from the grocery store. It's one of my few frugalities in this material world. Then I started reading this article in this week's Rolling Stone. ...
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Question of the day: Have you ever done volunteer work and what does it mean to you?
By dwray in The nature of things
"I think it's a good thing, but I haven't ever participated." Mary Lou Hager, retired, Victoria. "I volunteer at the church extensively. It's important to get out there and give something back to people." - Louie Miller, retired, Victoria. "I ...
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Question of the day: What do you think UHV could do to attract more students?
By dwray in The nature of things
"Do more to get people interested in the school." - Gabbie Villarreal, student, Victoria. "More courses." - Lisa Salinas, student, Victoria. "Have more fun activities." - Frances Salinas, student, Victoria. "Bring another of the sports teams to Victoria." - Steve ...
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Question of the day: What does it take to be a good nurse?
By dwray in The nature of things
“Someone with a little bit more caring.” - Nelda Pahmiyer, cashier/baker, Edna. “I’m hoping a lot of skill, compassion and cheerfullness.” Mary Jo Poole, homemaker, Edna. “Personality.” - Troy Thornton, railroad employee, Baytown. “It definitely takes compassion for people.” - ...
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Question of the day: How is the drought impacting you?
By dwray in The nature of things
"Yes, my water bill was three times higher than it usually is, and we've sold half of our cattle and the other half are starving." - Barbara Pape, retired, San Antonio. "Yes, we haven't gotten any rain in a while, ...