What’s the right amount of leaning in?

The phrase “lean in” may be a corporate buzzword, but it’s worth discussing. Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg immortalized the phrase when she wrote a best-selling book entitled “Lean In: Women, Work, and the Will to Lead.” What does “lean in” actually mean? It’s all about posture.

Where Are They Now?

Diana Tarpley Rogers has spent her whole life proving people wrong. She was born with albinism and impaired vision, and some people in her life didn’t believe she’d ever have a career. “My greatest challenge has been showing people that I can do things even though I have limitations,” she said.

Vacation Bible School

‘No more pencils, No more books…’ I won’t share the last line of the children’s rhyme. Temperatures are souring into the 90’s and area children have started summer vacation. Our church is busy making plans for Vacation Bible School.

Little by Little

My great granddaughter turned three a few days ago, and as birthdays tend to do, it caused me to think about how time slips by so quickly.

Past presidents teach us to be wary of words

Have you ever heard of a politician who is short on words? A terse politician is about as common as a dancing potato, and as unelectable as a vampire who wants to raise taxes. Surely presidents of the past have something to say about words, right?

Library showcases Texas Writes!

A small group of enthusiastic writers descended on Dublin Public Library Saturday, June 4 as the Writers League of Texas and the Tocker Foundation presented a Texas Writes program.

Library Log

Schedule At A Glance Thursday, June 1 ■ Toddler Time for 6 months to 24 months 10 a.m. ■ Story Time - 10 a.m. ■ Dinosaur Valley interactive program - 2 p.m. ■ Chess Club- 4 p.m. Chess boards and timers will be set up for local teens/tweens who want to match wits in the classic game of strategy.

Turn your heavy baggage into litotes

It’s someone’s job to name new medications. Drug Company A approaches Marketing Company B and says, “Hey, we’ve got this new drug. It makes people happy in the short run, but they’ll still have to deal with all their baggage in the long run. And, boy, does it have a ton of side effects!

The floral moral of the story

As spring turns to summer, I love taking leisurely laps around my house to see what’s in bloom. Nearly every day, I find a new flower opening its doors for business to bees and butterflies.

Commissioners receive tax update

The Erath County Commissioners Court recently got its annual report on delinquent property tax collection. At the Monday, May 22 meeting, the court heard from Robert L. Meyers of McCreary, Veselka, Bragg and Allen, P.C. who presented the report.