When I first heard about the murders at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, my inclination was to immediately write a column and send it to my editor, Rebekah.

With great pleasure, today I give you my fifth annual summer reading list, joining the throngs of columnists, bloggers, podcasters and general reading enthusiasts who believe when the weather turns warm and/or you’re heading to the beach, mountains or some other getaway, it won’t be complete…

When we bought new windows for our house last year, we supposedly received some type of discount in return for displaying a sign in our yard with the window company’s logo and agreeing to write a good review (if we were pleased) on social media and/or one of those neighborhood websites.  

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Fallout continues after the leak of a draft U.S. Supreme Court opinion that will, if eventually published, overturn the famous abortion case Roe v. Wade.  

One of the most interesting – and fun – parts of being a grandparent has been learning what toys and games are now popular, and to know what old, reliable ones have stood the test of time.  

A very nice gentleman who is running for one of the Williamson County Commission seats stopped by my house last weekend.  

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Every so often, I’ll write about a topic that hits a common nerve, resulting in a few emails in my inbox.  

My three adult children think of me as not much of a theme park guy.

I will occasionally listen to the podcast “What Should I Read Next?” hosted by Anne Bogel of Louisville, who reads upwards of 100 books per year.  

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Enough!  I've had it!  I can't take it anymore! This small object the size of a tiny tin of Altoid mints is trying to control my life.   

Many years ago, living in a new city and in my first year of law school, I had attended a certain church a couple of times.

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