The Fourth of July may well be the most celebrated holiday we have outside of Christmas. It is a time for picnics, parades, ballgames, street dances, barbecues and cookouts. Families get together, friends gather and neighbors join to celebrate our nation’s birthday. We also celebrate each other and the lives we have created.

In the land of the free and the home of the brave, Americans cherish their individual liberties. This seems to be particularly apparent when it comes to the right to bear arms, free speech, freedom …

One of the many great things about living in Granbury is the July 4th celebration. It seems like everything wonderful about the 4th is on full display. Families and neighbors by the thousands …

The United States stands as a testament to the power and resilience emerging from a rich blend of cultures. From its earliest days, the country has been a refuge for people from all walks of life …

Love is both a fascinating and confusing area of human experience. I will turn 69 years old this month and I am not sure I have even begun to understand the intricacies of what love is and what love …

With the advent of social media and the Internet, more people than ever are exercising their right to free speech. Our Founding Fathers recognized when citizens are free to share their thoughts, …

I try not to use my column as a “bully pulpit,” but within a period of the last few months, my patience has worn thin, and I have an overwhelming urge to vent. Please accept this column …

I woke up Saturday morning with tons of activities on my “to-do” list. Some good friends of mine are moving out of the country, and I purchased a piece of furniture they are leaving …

There are several topics I try to stay away from in my column. One of them is national politics. We are a community newspaper, and from the very beginning, I have been an ardent promoter of being …

This past week was almost too much for me. The stock market has been taking it on the nose, there have been storms and hail tearing up roofs and automobiles, and even a few tornados in some parts of …