I had the privilege of spending time with Clifton and JoAn Key in their beautiful home. My visit allowed me to learn more about the family through heirlooms, such as the painting by Clifton Key’s mother. As the Keys shared memories, I was reminded about the importance of family ties. Another lesson that I didn’t realize was waiting for me around the corner.
It’s that time of year again, the Young County Junior Livestock Show [YCJLSS]! Youth from Texas have been working hard raising, feeding, grooming and training their prized pig, cattle, and bunnies to show off their skill and dedication at the annual Stock Show. These are just a few of the many categories that youth have been working hard at all year to represent.
Who’s trying to mess with my head? January blasted in with bells and whistles but is now rushing head over heels to make an exit. What’s the rush?? All the Christmas lights and decorations have yet to be stowed away, and except for the few days of deep freeze weather, we have been blessed with some really balmy days. Perhaps Mr. January is a bit psychic or has heard reports from previous Januarys about the unpredictability of the first month of the year. So we better dig out our heavy-duty caps (you know, the ones with those fold-down ear flaps lined with fleece) and get ready for some Arctic blasts.
Lately, I’ve been reading labels to ensure that I do not eat too much sugar. What a task! Sugar is disguised under many names and is included in most processed foods as a preservative. Just because the packaging has “No added sugar,” that doesn’t mean that the product is healthier--to better food choices, you must be familiar with all names for sugar.
Previously, I wrote about how sometimes it’s all about the journey and not the destination at times. Sometimes it is all about the destination as well. The destination can be just as important as the journey in some cases, like moving to a new town to start over or improve your life or arriving at the end of a journey of self-discovery or self-improvement, either physically, spiritually or mentally.
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PO Box 577
Olney, Texas 76374
Phone: (940) 564-5558
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