Brotherly Ties

  People often think of brothers only in terms of biology, but a brother can be so much more. A brother can be anyone who embodies love, friendship and teamwork. These are all brotherly ties. To me, the 1966 Granbury High School Football Team is a perfect example of a brotherhood: the athletes, coaches and community demonstrated a unique spirit of service, kinship and love. [..] read more …

Remove The Painful Quills From Your Heart

A few days ago, two of my dogs encountered a porcupine which protected itself by swinging its tail and sticking quills into their noses. When I first saw the dogs I ached at the thought of pulling the quills out. My husband reminded me, “the quills are hollow- cut the tip – the barb under the skin will be relaxed.” After pouring hydrogen peroxide on [..] read more …