Knowing what ‘normal’ looks like

He told me to tell you that Read, pray, think, write, repeat = the life of a pastor. Here’s what I’m thinking right now. I think we make everyday life a lot harder than it has to be.

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

STOCH continues work to save old City Hall Dear editor, As ground breaks and construction begins for the new police department, the question remains of what to do with the Old City Hall.

A tale of ‘luxuries,’ bread and ice cream

EDITOR’S CORNER Itry not to play the part of Grumpy Old Man too much. My tendencies are to be amused by most of what I see and experience. One of the few things that sets me off, though, is when people—good people—have a brash opinion on a subject about which they are totally ignorant.

Husbands should not be forced to shop

SPOILIN’ THE BROTH Neighbor Grover sez it’s not what this world is coming to, but when. Michael Bailey and our late son Kevin were best buds, each equipped with a sharp sense of humor and an adventuresome spirit.

No phishing

EDITORIAL The only word that makes any sense in describing what happened to the Rock-dale ISD, and some other school districts, businesses and institutions this year, is the one used by Supt. Dr. Denise Monzingo to characterize the incident. Scary.

It was then he realized people are people

EDITOR’S CORNER It’s been awhile since I turned this column over to one of The Reporter’s most faithful readers. Fate Arnwine is a graduate of Aycock High School and periodically sends in reminiscences of growing up in Rockdale in the 1940s and 1950s. He lives in upstate New York.

Surprise event honors educator/historian

SPOILIN’ THE BROTH Neighbor Grover sez rich is not having to arrange your vacation so you arrive home on payday. St. James Missionary Baptist Church’s huge congregation in Austin can keep a secret.

Saving the church with obedience

Lift up your eyes Christ asked the question, “Why do you call me Lord, and do not do what I say?” Still as of old, he asks the question of you and me. We who do lip service to Christ our King. Jesus tells us, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth.

Faith through confusion, anxiety

He told me to tell you that There is data that shows most people believe in the existence of God. But if some are struggling all they have to do is look to Daylight Savings Time (longer days, yahoo!), Taylor red weenies, white bread, Dr Pepper, coffee (any kind of coffee) and chocolate.

Chamber

EDITORIAL The 2018 Rockdale Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center Banquet is Thursday at the KC Hall. The theme is Wranglers and Rhinestones.” Last year was a busy one for the Chamber and its members.