Many places to find help
Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:00am
My friend Lisa says that there are more books on self-help than anything else.
Perspectives
Senate bill would curb home insurance rates without approval
Thu, 04/03/2025 - 12:00am
Lawmakers in the Texas Senate are considering a measure that would require home insurers to get approval from regulators before increasing rates more than 10%, the Houston Chronicle reported.
RAMEKIN LISTED AS WEDDING PRESENT
Sat, 03/29/2025 - 12:00am
Dear Heloise: My first cousin with whom I’m close is registered for several items at a large department store. Her wedding is approaching very soon, and as of yet, I haven’t gotten around to buying her a gift. The only thing no one hasn’t bought yet is something called a “ramekin.” Can you tell me what this is? -- J.E., in Mississippi J.E., a ramekin is a small individual-sized baking dish. It’ll do as a last-minute gift for your cousin! -- Heloise
No one gets it all...
Sat, 03/29/2025 - 12:00am
The Grim Reaper, having finished with the greatest generation, is now beginning to cut deeply into the Baby Boom Generation. Last week my wife went to the funeral of a close high school friend in Tyler and the following Tuesday attended the graveside service of the wife of a good friend from high school that lives out of state. Of our classes he was probably the best and the brightest of that era and losing a lifetime companion after 55 years will leave a big hole.
