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The tombstone of David Verplanck Ackerman in Navasota’s Oakland Cemetery was memorialized this fall with the placement of a Daughters of the Republic of Texas Veteran’s Medallion.
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Over the weekend, I stumbled across a 2021 article about children making ethical judgements. It reminded me of the card game Scruples and my surprise at some of the decisions my closest friends would make if no one were looking. The bothersome part, though, was how today’s children have elevated animal life over that of humans.
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Two wildfires that burned more than 1 million acres in the Panhandle were caused by downed power lines, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service.
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March 10-16 is National Sunshine Week. Even though it originated in Florida, it has nothing to do with spring break or oranges! According to Freedom of Information Foundation of Texas Executive Director Kelley Shannon, “Sunshine Week recognizes the importance of open government and educates Americans about their right to public information.” Why is this important? As a citizen, a journalist and conservative, I share the sentiments of former Democrat Sen. Chris Dodd who said, “When the public’s right to know is threatened, all other public rights are threatened.” So, how does our right to information stack up here in Texas?
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Friends, I do not know why my writing muse has led me to this topic, especially with my innate posture of keeping my private life private, but here we go. As this story unfolds, I imagine the tones of this piece will resonate with far too many family members who have suffered the long slow goodbye to a loved one. The struggle is real and seems to never end and you are not alone.
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A few years ago, Brenna Payne moved to town and married a Navasotian, Josh Wisnoski. She is a workout trainer and I attended a few of her workout sessions and really enjoyed myself. More than that — I really liked her sweet and welcoming personality. Throughout the years, I saw her parents in pictures and at times in person on their visits to town, but never got to actually meet them.
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During my lifetime, I’ve reached a lot of milestones on the way to the tombstone. For instance, walking, talking, feeding myself, going from diapers to big girl panties, getting my driver’s license, graduation, marriage, babies and work accomplishments. Some of those milestones were really great and cause for celebration but at a certain point in the journey it’s like someone hits rewind. Your kids take your keys, your underwear comes from a box again and you’re babbling in your geriatric highchair.
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Systematic recording of weather data did not begin until about 1895, just in time to collect the data of a Texas “Blue Norther” of the winter of 1899. Some claim the 1899 “Blue Norther” was the bluest the state ever suffered.
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