The Library Log

The Dublin Public Library Book Club has chosen “Good Omens” as the last selection for the 2020 meetings. That gathering will be at 1 p.m. on December 5 via Zoom. At the October meeting the slate for the 2021 books was tentatively put together by those present.

Guaranteed to make you think again

I’ve never heard of an “aunt-in-law,” but I know it’s a thing. The beauty of having a spouse’s aunt or uncle in your family is that you have every right to call them by his or her first name, unlike your in-laws, who get to dictate how you address them.

Passing through...

Monarchs like this one have been spotted at the Dublin Public Library’s Butterfly Garden in recent weeks as they make their annual migration south. According to the U.S.

The Library Log

November is National Gratitude Month. Embracing gratitude can shift focus from negative to positive. Decreasing stress, lowering blood pressure, and experiencing more successful business and personal relationships are also results.

A post-Halloween scavenger hunt

How many times have you opened your microwave to thaw your dinner and found a note left for you? After this weekend, I can safely say the answer for me is once. This was after my longdistance girlfriend, Wyndi, came into town to spend Halloween with me and ended up offering a lot of unpaid help.

Horse Clinic series begins Nov. 7

Don’t forget Clinic #1, of the 5-part horse clinic series, Sat Nov 7th, 2 pm-5 pm, at the Cowboy Church of Erath County Arena. The clinic is on Horsemanship, how the professionals ride and train their horses for competitive events. The clinic will be taught by Dr Doug Householder.

Crop Report

Cool-season crops in the Rio Grande Valley are off to a good start after plantings were delayed by rain, said a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.

Berry’s Picks

Mesquite Spray Timing Research Several county agents along with the help of Weed and Brush Extension Specialist James Jackson conducted a multiple year intensive research study.

Fishing report

BROWNWOOD GOOD. Water clear; 78 degrees; 1.86 low. Largemouth bass are fair with lipless crankbaits, jigs, and plum or green Carolina rigged plastic worms in 12-20’ near dropoffs and standing timber.

Where Are They Now? Michael Scantling

Since he started a family, Michael Scantling’s goal in life has always been to provide for his wife and daughters. That’s why he joined the military, right out of high school. “I wanted to serve my country, make a career for myself, and support my family,” he said.