Patsy Glenn Refuge in Wimberley provides warmth and comfort to more than just birds. Photo from Metro Creative
On a mild winter day, I recently visited the Patsy Glenn Refuge in Wimberley and sat for a while in the large bird blind at the back of this two-acre property.
Kevyn Morrow and Morgan Siobhan Green in the “Hadestown” North American Tour. Photo by T. Charles Erickson
Kevyn Morrow plays as Hades in “Hadestown.” Photo courtesy of Broadway in Austin
How can a story so hopeless as the Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice possibly deliver a message of hope? For those unfamiliar with the story, it goes something like this: Orpheus and Eurydice are in love, yet on their wedding day, Eurydice is fatally bitten by a snake. Distraught, Orpheus goes into the Underworld to plead with Hades and Persephone to see his bride released back to the living world.
Summerific Holy Grail hibiscus grows alongside a path leading to a cluster of tropical bananas and elephant ears. Photo by Norman Winter
The Garden Guy would like to officially declare 2022 ‘Encore Year of the Hardy Hibiscus.’ I don’t know how the National Garden Bureau judges the success of any particular year’s celebration, but I am feeling Summerific French Vanilla helped Old Norm hit it out of the park in 2021.
Everett Romano, a.k.a Heavy Mellow, in his element, working in the studio with fellow musician YNGJSH, who produces music for Ariana Grande. Photo by Takeshi Kudo
You may not know Heavy Mellow (yet), but you have definitely heard his music. The multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated music producer has worked with some of the most recognizable names in the music industry today — from Roddy Ricch to the Jonas Brothers, and many more in between.
Members of VFW Post 3413 serve food for veterans, provided by Chuy’s. Photo by Bernadette Adams.
Maurice T. Suttles VFW Post 3413 thanked CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - San Marcos, Mensor Cares, Dr. Van de Walle Family Dentistry, Todd and Kayla at H-E-B #2/455 and SeaWorld San Antonio for sponsoring its Christmas Party. The VFW would also thanked the youngest member of the VFW Auxiliary — Adelina Flores — along with Mike Flores, Commander Stephanie Brown, Abril Flores, Kathy Prather, for serving food for veterans provided by Chuy’s. VFW post 3413 also thanked Gy. Sgt. Sean Turner and Sgt. Aaron Jasso for collecting the box of toys that the VFW Auxiliary and VFW had collected for Toys for Tots.
I remind myself that the purpose of my column is about people and their relationship with Jesus Christ. With the impact the COVID-19 has had on our world, we now spend less time outside the home. It follows we have more time for reflection, Bible study, and prayer. We can meditate on how we can live in “peace within” no matter what challenges we face. The world is calling Believers to be genuine as we “practice what we preach.”
Red Barn Bakery's meatloaf, which it serves on Mondays with mashed potatoes, vegetables and garlic toast. Daily Record photo by Nick Castillo & Lance Winter
When the weather begins to turn cold, thoughts of comfort food immediately begin to surface.
Jason Giulietti
First and foremost, a very happy 2022 to every one of you.
M. Ray Perryman
As we turn the page to a new year, I am relieved to say that from an economic perspective, things are definitely looking up.
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