The last few weeks have seen a rise in sniffles and runny noses. I was hoping that the allergy season would skip the cedar pollen this year, but that is not happening. So, here I am bleary eyed and snuffling like Snufflelufagus the elephant. The trick now will be to get through the sniffles without the sinus infection that typically follows. I have dosed myself with vitamin C, zinc, chicken soup, Vicks Vape-o-rub, and any other thing I can think of to slow this mess down.
I have used Vicks since I was a child. I’m here to tell you they have done something to the formula. Typically, you could count on the smell hanging around until morning. Now I find the smell is gone within a couple of hours. I will battle on probably for the next week or so. If I can keep the infection out, I won’t have to go to the doctor’s office. To all my fellow sufferers out there, hang on... the sun will come out, and this will go away.
Unfortunately, they tell me that we are in for a super cold front coming in around Thursday. Supposedly, it is the coldest spell we have had so far. I guess we will find out soon enough. I have found that what the Waco station puts out doesn’t always happen here in San Saba county. I would love to have a rain that will run some water into the tanks.
This Friday is the end of the six-weeks grading period for Richland Springs. That means all students need to have completed the necessary course work to pass the six weeks. To me this is where Covid shutdowns have caused the most damage. I think we, and I include myself, made too many allowances for the difficulties that virtual learning caused.
The virtual schooling was difficult for most parents and impossible with others. We didn’t have the necessary computer hardware or skills to handle the online schooling. We are working to improve that now, just in case, but that didn’t help with the sudden shutdown. We have filled some gaps, but the work ethic has slipped with those students who couldn’t work with the relaxed school day. I do see improvement now that we have been in school for a few months, but I hope parents are keeping track of how their students are getting work done. It is important to keep our athletes playing, but it is more important to keep our students succeeding.
Congratulations to our high school girls on their District Championship. Congratulations also to Thurman Saxon on his service award presented by the school board for his outstanding work with the district. I’m not sure if the boys completed their season yet. They were a little late getting started. One Act Play is ramping up for their competitions. We wish them all the best of luck.
All churches in the Richland Springs area are meeting in person. San Saba has had a new outbreak so First Baptist went virtual last Sunday. Hopefully, this will not be for long. Please remember to keep your distance and wear your mask when requested. The vaccine should be coming to San Saba this month. Please contact Everett’s and put your name on the list to receive your opportunity to get the vaccine.
Several other area venues will be getting the vaccine as well. I know at least two people who have put their name on several lists so that they can get their shot as soon as possible. Your health is your top priority, please stay safe.
We have so many on church prayer lists. Some like their name mentioned, others not so much. If you know someone with cancer or other life-threatening illnesses, please pray for them. Our country is sick right now and needs many prayers. Please pray for the health of our President, for the Congress division, and for a desire to work together. Our medical and security personnel are still on the front line of the battle and need our prayers. Most of all, pray for our precious troops and their families. Have a great week everyone.
Don’t forget the food bank is open the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. This is for the community, not just for the church members.