Words. We all use them. They express our emotions, give instruction, make us laugh, and can give us strength. Words can also be negative. They express our displeasure with something, and at times can even break us.
In 1917, John Duke’s father deeded and gave the land for a new community center three miles east of Pittsburg on a road known as The Duke’s Chapel Road. Residents donated all the materials and labor to establish a building to be used as a church and a school for the community. This was originally a oneroom building and a second room was added later as the number of students increased. A well was dug by hand and each family provided loads of wood for the great heaters needed to keep the rooms warm in winter.
The conflict over the massive, proposed reservoir in the Sulphur River bottoms of Northeast Texas continues on this week, even as a gross example of water waste is being constructed on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard in Rowlett. The so named Sapphire Bay resort will include a 7-acre man-made lagoon and a 600-foot special lagoon made for surfing. Those in Northeast Texas who are asking Region C for conservation efforts instead of taking their land for a lake are calling into question just how many gallons of water daily will this man-made recreational use only water hog require?
Ok, so I have admitted in previous columns that I am a Facebook junkie. When I cannot sleep, I check Facebook. When we are in the car, and my husband is driving, I am on Facebook! And Facebook is an integral part of how I keep up with my some of my family. Being on Facebook a lot means I see a TON of the ever-so popular “selfie” phenomena. And you know, “selfies” are a lot like this column. They are the subjects perspective of themselves. I have never been one to take a selfie. I will admit it… the few I have attempted looked like they were straight out of some horror show! I have never felt I took great pictures anyway, much less while extending my arm straight out and attempting to get the “just-right” look on my face. If I try to smile, I look like a goofy little kid. If I try and not smile, I look like someone just took my dog! So, for all those checking my page after reading this, you will not find any selfies there!
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