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Q: Our 4-year-old daughter has a sweet personality and the whole extended family has been doting on her since she was born. She loves being the center of attention and “performs” on cue if given the opportunity. But now I’m wondering – how can we make sure to not overindulge our cute little girl?
Read moreThe Texas Legislature opened quietly, which delighted everyone after the violence inside the U.S. Capitol the previous week.
Read moreThe holiday season is over, and whether that is with relief or regret might depend upon your age. We may still be sweeping up pine needles, tinsel and glitter – those remnants of the holidays that stick around for a while.
Read moreMoving is never a fun ordeal. Moving twice is even less of a fun ordeal. Moving 10 times is even tougher.
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The Children’s Garden at the Herff Farm has a beautiful feature in its center: a large tree stump. Already, the stump has been the site of many a game of “King of Stump” and a place for families visiting the garden to stop and rest.
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I’ve saved bits and pieces of the last year to create a 2020 collage frame at some point: the scoresheet from a rousing game of dominoes on Mother’s Day, a Hearts card game scoresheet written, no kidding, on the back of a COVID test slip, a photo of our Christmas camping trip and a piece or three of a jigsaw puzzle.
Read moreBoerne Community Theatre presents “The Butler Did It,” a PG-rated comedy thriller by Walter and Peter Marks, 907 E Blanco Road in Boerne, January 22 through February 7. It is co-produced by John and Jerri Hinrichs. Tickets are $18--$24, and seats can be reserved online at http://wwwboernetheatre.org or by calling 830-249-9166. Masks are required, with social-distanced seating and sanitizing.
Read moreIf you’ve been contributing for many years to your 401(k) or similar retirement plan, it may be your largest pool of money. So, if you are facing a financial need, you may think about tapping into your account. After all, it’s your money — why not use it?
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