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And even thrive... This question has many nuances to consider. In this column, let’s chew on the question of how we function in a political sense vis a vis the pandemic. If we accept a definition found in Wikipedia that “politics” is a set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, it seems evident that the more people affected, the more challenging the decisions can become.
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I would like to talk about Axl, a border collie. He was my friend. More than that, he was caretaker. He used to recognize my sleep apnea was getting too bad. He would bark until I woke. As a couple of bachelors, for many years we grew to rely on one another’s presence. I would calm him through the thunderstorms and distant gun shots. He would be the happiest thing to greet me after a trying day at work.
Read moreAs a frequent customer of the facility, I am compelled to offer my opinions about the people that work there and the services they provide. My comments are about my personal experiences with this group. I have always been treated well by these folks. Professional, courteous, willing to help with any issues I’ve encountered. For me, they do a great job.
Read moreHere’s a question for you Bandera readers: when can an attorney general in the state of Texas not prosecute a crime? If you answered “when it involves election violations in the state of Texas” you would be correct. Well, correct according to a December 15, 2021 ruling by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals(C- CA) in Stephens v Texas. But not according to Attorney General Ken Paxton, the 87th Texas Legislature, Texas Election Code 273.021,and the 1951 Texas General Laws 1097,1152, and fourteen state senators filing an amicus brief. Oh, and me.
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In regard to the letter to the Editor that was published on or about January 12, 2022, where that author described “an anonymous and cowardly action and not very neighborly” criminal mischief. For those that did not read the article where someone used red paint and spray painted over the word DEMOCRATICS on the erected public property sign.
Read moreDemocrats claim to be defending “our democracy” with a variety of proposals to protect voting rights and investigate the punks who trashed the Capitol. As usual, the Democrats have taken the appeal of their rhetoric for granted. Do most Americans care or even know what “democracy” is?
Read moreDemocrats would say that last week was not a good week for them. Since I am not a Democrat, but I am a glass is half full kinda gal, I think it was a very good week for them. I say this despite rising gas prices, supply chain still disrupted, and the crashing of several initiatives and Supreme Court cases the majority of Dems in Washington wanted to see come to fruition. However, since most Americans did not want those initiatives to see the light of day, it was a great week for America as a whole, and thus, could really be a great week for Democrats as well.
Read moreThis letter is intended for the Republican voters in Bandera County. I hope you’ll consider my suggestion, since it doesn’t ask you to change your mind about your political beliefs, your personal values, or even the candidates you vote for.
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