Opinion

Body Every year, millions of people set New Year’s resolutions with the hope that this will be the year things finally change. While the tradition dates back nearly 4,000 years to the ancient Babylonians, modern resolutions are less about ceremony and more about personal improvement.

Body “Tonight’s December thirtyfi rst, Something is about to burst … Hark, it’s midnight, children dear. Duck! Here comes another year!” —Ogden Nash, (1902 – 1861) American poet declared by The New York Times as the country’s best-known producer of humorous poetry.

Body Winter has officially arrived, and officials with the Electric Reliability Council of Texas say the Texas power grid is expected to hold up through most weather conditions, the Houston Chronicle reported.

Body The winter months are upon us, and as most of you know, Alpine temperatures change constantly, and it has been known to drop to single-digit temperatures. It is important to protect your pets from the elements while they are outside.

Body “There is an angel close to you this day. Merry Christmas, and I wish you well.

Body “A hobby a day keeps the doldrums away.” — Phyllis McGinley (1905 – 1978) Pulitzer Prize winning American author of children’s books and poetry Everyone needs a hobby. Crafting.

Body Inflation has been a hot topic for several years running. Many businesses have been forced to raise prices due to a host of factors, including rising material costs, labor shortages, and global political uncertainty.

Body Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your many blessings, see what God hath done. — 1897 hymn.

Body As a neurodivergent person, I have a gift for misreading social situations. Nuances in conversation—tone, timing, subtext—sometimes slip right past me, especially when I’m just trying to be friendly.

Body Supreme Court upholds state’s redrawn congressional map The U.S.