Columns and Opinion

La Palabra de Dios Dice

Hechos 17:19-34 Y tomándole, le trajeron al Areópago, diciendo: ¿Podremos saber qué es esta nueva enseñanza de que hablas? Pues traes a nuestros oídos cosas extrañas. Queremos, pues, saber qué quiere decir esto.
The Idle American

The Idle American

The Idle American

Lanes don’t get slower than those to which we’ve all been assigned. Thoroughly “slowed down,” I am reminded of the old duffer, stopped numerous times on the freeway, who refused to accelerate to minimum speed.
Happy Herman's Hideaway

Happy Herman's Hideaway

Happy Herman's Hideaway

Digging the Day Howdy dear San Saba friends! How are you, still have all your fingers, toes, senses and every last nerve? I will admit the parentals have stepped on a few of mine since last we spoke and of course you will hear all about it but all in all the week has been a good one.

The Richland Springs Report

I am excited that Texas is reopening its economy though on a limited basis. Deep in my heart, even though I knew it didn’t make sense, I was hoping that our schools would reopen. The polls are showing the response levels of different states.
Hill Country Naturalist

Hill Country Naturalist

Hill Country Naturalist

More Observations and Recollections Around the Yard Last week I discussed a number of things inside my one-acre high-fenced yard. Today I will continue my walk around the yard. We planted an eve’s necklace several years ago near a post oak. Today it is doing fine.

Hang Your Hat With Rotary

Part II – continuation of an article regarding Bob Quinn, PhD, by Bryan Smith as published in The Rotarian magazine on 02/19/2020 A plainsman with a PhD, Bob Quinn uses his 4,000-acre Montana spread as a laboratory to revive an ancient grain, rethink agricultural practices, and reinvigorate rural...

The Richland Springs Report

As we begin week four of our social distancing and homebound learning, it is time to take stock of where we are. I feel I am a little more comfortable with this online classroom. I have a way to go, but I don’t feel so frustrated.

Doug’s Doorstep

If there was one thing that pointed to Jesus and His power, what would it be? Some might say it was the miraculous birth Jesus had. Others might say it was the miracles He performed. And while these things would do, I believe it is something else.

Keep Looking Up!

The nature park is beautiful. The creek and river are running strong, with fish occasionally surfacing to feed. The flowers are blooming, and grass is thick. The trees have put on new leaves. I find myself continually looking up as I walk the path.