M. Ray Perryman
The Economist: Strength amidst chaos
Wed, 01/13/2021 - 7:04pm
I first saw the US Capitol as a student about five decades ago.
M. Ray Perryman
I first saw the US Capitol as a student about five decades ago.
The world turned upside down: Fresh Bing cherries help give George Washington a fair remembrance this President's Day. Photo by Metro Creative
The month of February has a few important events to celebrate. In the United States, one such event is Presidents’ Day, which this year will be observed on Monday, Feb. 15. Presidents’ Day honors both George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, two influential presidents who were born in February.
A visit from an American robin brings cheer on New Year's Day. Photo by Metro Graphics
On New Year’s Day, I was up early to see which bird would be the first to put in an appearance at my place in 2021.
’Miss Anna — Love Shared and Received’ by Canyon Lake artist, Cheryl Wooten, is one of the pieces featured in the International Women’s Day Price Center’s exhibit celebrating the artwork of area women artists. Submitted photo
A call for art focusing on women and their work is underway for a new gallery show coming to the Price Center in conjunction with International Women’s Day, which takes place on March 8. The show, titled “From Challenge Comes Change,” is open to all area women and those who identify as female. Plans call for a virtual and in-person show as well as a virtual celebration on March 8.
Flambé Yellow strawflower and Supertunia Royal Velvet petunia is an incredible partnership of color.
Flambé Yellow strawflower with its gray leaves and stems fits the 2021 Pantone Colors of the Year almost to perfection.
Flambé Yellow creates a dazzling complementary color scheme with Artist Blue Ageratum. Photos by Norman Winter
Pantone, the gurus of all things color, has selected Ultimate Gray and Illuminating Yellow for the 2021 Colors of the Year. Some headlines call it Pandemic Gray but The Garden Guy loves it and you will see it opens the door to one of the toughest, persevering and award-winning plants of all time, Flambé Yellow chrysocephalum.
Q. I really loved the book Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens. Could you recommend some other books like it?
My journey this week takes me to a summary of my last year’s columns with a few added remembrances.
San Marcos has a number of easily-accessible natural areas with walking trails, perfect for helping people to get outside and stay healthy. Photo by Metro Graphics
Life changed dramatically in 2020. When the World Health Organization declared a COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, hundreds of millions of people across the globe were forced to change how they go about their daily lives, including how they exercise.
Retired educator Marilyn Johnson will share experiences as a Black American teacher at Monday’s SMARTS meeting. Submitted Photo
The San Marcos Area Retired Teachers and Staff (SMARTS) will have their first Zoom meeting of 2021 at 10 a.m., Jan. 12, with Marilyn Johnson speaking to them on “Celebrating Heritage and History.” Johnson graduated from San Marcos High School and Texas State University (then-Southwest Texas State). She will share her story, the good and the bad, growing up as a Black American in San Marcos and beyond. She celebrates her history and the lessons learned by accomplishing goals, despite a few roadblocks.
Above, Golden Chick's new Cholula Mac & Chicken Sandwich. Photo courtesy of Golden Chick
Golden Chick teamed up with Cholula Hot-Sauce to introduce Cholula Chicken Tenders and the Cholula Chicken Sandwich to hot sauce fanatics for a limited time during the fall.
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