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Lockhart’s Golden Age Home calls for GivingTuesday donations by Dec. 1

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

Golden Age Home is participating in the global generosity movement called GivingTuesday by joining millions to celebrate around the world. People will be demonstrating generosity in many ways. Whether it is helping a neighbor or stranger out, showing up for an issue or people we care about, or giving to causes we care about, every act of generosity counts. Golden Age Home has surpassed 60 years of Compassionate Christian Care of our Lockhart Seniors.

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Wink, Wink, Nod – Best in Show by Dave DeVore

Naturescapes

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

In these crazy days and months, it’s reassuring to know that at least some things are, well, ‘sort of’ the same: the ever-popular Naturescapes Photography Contest and Exhibition is hanging at the The Walkers’ Gallery at the San Marcos Activity Center now that the building has reopened. That said, it will only be up for two more weeks. Visitors have until Dec. 4 to see it in person. Prints will also be available for purchase in time for gift-giving season.

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Answers to Go

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

Q. I really loved the book Uprooted by Naomi Novik. Could you recommend some other books like it?

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The Journey Continues:

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

My journey this week took me to Redwood Baptist Church; the Sunday message on Thanksgiving was preached by the Associate Pastor, Michael Johnson. Johnson is a graduate of Texas A&M Kingsville, and retired from The Community Action, Inc, of Hays, Caldwell and Blanco Counties. He has experience in benevolence with a diverse population through his volunteer work for Hays County Salvation Army. His intense study of the Scriptures has blessed his ministry.

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Ben Franklin wanted to name turkeys the United States national bird. Photo by Metro Graphics

Exploring Nature: Eating Birds

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

Many people enjoy birds and admire their colorful feathers, soaring flight and lovely songs.

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The Extremely Flaky Sour Cream Crust is incredibly versatile and can be used in others homemade pies and cobblers. Photo from Metro Graphics

Everyone Loves Pie

Sun, 11/29/2020 - 5:00am

As warm weather slowly turns cold, certain dishes that don’t make much sense serving during the summer start to sound more appealing. Potpie is one such dish. Cooks who want to try something new with potpie can try the following recipe for “Tortellini & Pancetta Potpie” from Elinor Klivans’ “Potpies: Yumminess in a Dish” (Chronicle Books).

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Financial moves for the recently divorced

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:17pm

Divorce is common in our society, but that doesn’t make it any easier to navigate.

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Jason Giulietti

Giving thanks in a challenging time

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:16pm

As I think about what to be thankful for during Thanksgiving 2020, I consider how resilient our region was in the last year.

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The Economist: Student debt and stimulus

Wed, 11/25/2020 - 12:15pm

Student debt has been a growing problem for years and needs to be thoughtfully addressed. Recently, there have been calls for some type of uniform debt relief as part of a stimulus package.

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Supporting local farmers and businesses during this time can have a powerful impact on small town economy. Photo by Metro Graphics

Shopping locally is now more crucial than ever

Sun, 11/22/2020 - 5:00am

The importance of shopping locally has been emphasized with increasing urgency in recent years. Events like Small Business Saturday and Plaid Friday have brought some muchneeded attention to the importance of shopping local, which is even more crucial now as so many small businesses try to survive the pandemic.