Busy weekend for me and my family

Lordy what a fun, busy weekend it was around town. On Saturday we went to The 1895 to see the Lone Star Jazz Party and market and it was a blast. If you weren’t there you missed three excellent jazz bands, but don’t fret because there will be another one coming up in the spring.

A subscription to the paper for stockings

I remember my dad typing out “homework” from the built-in desk in our home. The drawer to the side always held a ream of yellow typing paper and the IBM electric typewriter sang with the rhythm of a lifelong journalist.

Looking back... Through The Reporter Files

100 YEARS AGO… The first pre-Christmas entertainment was given when Mrs. Ben Lowenstein Jr. opened her spacious home “Waldeck” to the San Souci Club and other guests. The entire lower floor was brilliant with holly berries, poinsettias and narcissi. Forty-two was played throughout the afternoon.

Thanks to sportswriter

Dear editor, I just wanted to say thank you to Wynton Thomason for his coverage of our Thorndale ISD athletic programs. With such a large number of teams here in Milam County, I know Wynton will be in attendance when he can and will include all game results submitted to him if space is available.

Alzheimer’s

We all know someone dealing with Alzheimer’s or someone caring for a loved one with the disease. Here are some good tips from alz.org. You can provide some extra cheer for those living with Alzheimer’s and for their caregivers as well this season. Here are some gifting ideas to help you get started.

I was a radio star for 20 minutes

Last Wednesday morning I was invited to be on Judge Steve Young’s radio show on KMIL. I had never been on the radio before so I was a little nervous. Had a bit of an upset stomach when I woke up that day. At my age I’m not one for dressing up. Comfort before style in my world.

This week’s Milam County updates

Employment in Milam County: Our unemployment rate in Milam County is now at 5.2% which is just under the overall State unemployment rate of 5.4%. This is an historic 1% drop in the number of those unemployed here.

Looking back...

100 YEARS AGO… December Trade Days was in the planning stages with “attractions” being the greatest yet offered. There was also a series of goat roping contests at Fair Park that afternoon.

Be respectful

Fifty-six years ago, Americans headed to the polls for the first time since the assassination of a beloved president. The nation was fighting a hot war in Southeast Asia and a cold war against a nuclear adversary. Americans voted knowing their future depended on it.

Don’t forget the Oney Toy Run Saturday

Due to my horrible allergies I have to have Kleenex on my person at all times. This is not usually a problem until hoodie weather gets here because I can never remember to take them out of my hoodie pockets when they get washed.