Cub Center Chats
Those beautiful multicolored leaves have been falling quite steadily and now skip along streets with every puff of wind. They remind me of squirrels with their jerky movements as they skitter about.
Our tree at The Center is so lovely, thanks to our directors and anyone who wished to hang an ornament or two. It is certainly a cheerful sight to uplift our spirits as we enter the dining hall each weekday. Speaking of the dining hall, we enjoyed a delicious meal of chicken and dumplings last Thursday - good ol’ comfort food! ‘Tis the season for great food and fellowship. We’d love to see more diners come through our doors to eat great food and share stories (true or not) with us. Joy abounds here, and we are always happy to see you come and share time with us.
This is a giving season. We do accept donations anytime, so please remember us if you can. I especially tend to make memorial gifts to worthy causes to honor my friends and acquaintances who have touched my life in special ways. I invite anyone who wishes to join me in this endeavor. I love the heart-warming feeling it brings!
Texas is a big state filled with special people. It is bigger than any European country and has a ranch bigger than Rhode Island. Pretty impressive, huh? So, let’s look at a man who had a vision of starting an Anglo-American colony in the Tejas territory of Mexico. That visionary was Moses Austin. He petitioned the emperor for a land grant in 1820 but was refused. Enlisting help from Baron de Bastrop to plead his case with the governor, he was granted his wish and received 200,000 acres in 1821. His grant was annulled when the Emperor of Mexico abdicated a few months later, so he petitioned the congress for a contract to bring 300 Anglo-American families to what is now Texas. Elated with the contract, he headed back to Missouri to organize and enlist families for his venture. Unfortunately, he got pneumonia and died two months later without realizing his dream. His son, Stephen F. Austin, agreed to take ‘The Old Three Hundred’ to San Antonio and Brazos Rivers. The cost per acre? A whopping 12.5 cents! More about Texas next week.
Retired teachers will have their Christmas meeting and brunch at the Butler’s Dec. 7. Jingle bells, jingle bells, everyone encouraged to bring an unwrapped toy for the firefighter’s Toy Drive.
A special thanks to Mitch and Belinda Camp! They volunteer to deliver meals from The Center and rarely if ever miss a day. They exude joy and happiness every day with those ever-present smiles and laughter. Thank you for your time and willingness to fulfill such an important role. Give these two a pat on the back when you see them; they deserve it.
Quip for the week:
Most bachelors long for a good, home-cooked meal. This fact we all know is true. While on the subject, we also might add lots of married men long for one too! Hit the kitchen, girls!