Rediscovering the Game of Jacks
We enjoyed two Christmases this year, one with all the Krons, and a second one with all the Liles. Both were great fun. Food and gifts complimented the quality time we spent together on both occasions. Korben,Callie,and Ty were on hand for the Kron Christmas, as ...
Of Christmases Past
I can’t remember how old I was, but I am guessing in the neighborhood of six or eight or so, when I told my mother we needed a manger scene to properly celebrate Christmas, the whole point of which is supposed to be the birthday of Jesus. I can remember...
What I Learned at The Muppets Movie
Erin and I took Ben and Maya and her friend Faith to see The Muppets over Thanksgiving. It was an education for me. I don’t go to the movies as much as I used to, and certainly not that many geared to kids, although this one was also a nostalgia trip for adults who...
Good Memories, Great Season, No Regrets; Thanks, Mules.
The season came to an end for the Mighty Mules Friday night when they fell to the Melissa Cardinals 49 to 36. And what a season it was! One loss the first game of the year to Shallowater, a 3A team that went deep in the playoffs, followed by a twelve-game...
Cancel School? I Was Just Getting Started!
I agreed to be a long-term substitute for Morgan Marricle when her baby came and she took her maternity leave. It sounded like a good idea at the time; Morgan teaches freshman English. I taught freshman English for about five years before tackling sophomore,...
Mules 43-Eastland 36
And the Mules just keep on rolling! Everyone traveled to Ratliff Stadium in Odessa Friday night in the mist and fog and cold to watch the Mules win the Region 1 championship game against the Eastland Mavericks. The game was anticipated to be an explosive offensive...
One More Mule Memory
The other legend that circulates about Ol’ Pete is that he spent some time up on top of Muleshoe High School. One source said it was a group of boys from Springlake-Earth who were responsible, and that may be right, but I couldn’t find another person to corroborate...
Mules 33- Merkel 27
The Mules beat the Merkel Badgers 33-27 tonight at People's Bank Stadium in Frenship on a breezy, damp, cold night. Apparently not too cold, however, as Mule fans were everywhere.We had a good crowd, but then, we only had to drive an hour to the game; Merkel...
Thanksgiving is the Forgotten Holiday
I like Thanksgiving. I like the fact that it is a distinctly American holiday. I like the turkey and dressing and all the side dishes. I like the family sounds and the football sounds. I like the crispness of the weather. I like giving thanks and counting my...
Mules 43-Godley 27
The Mules won the Area Champions football trophy last night, beating Godley 43-27 in the Mustang Bowl at Sweetwater. It was quite a game. I took loads of notes; Bill said too many notes. Let me see how much of it I wind up overloading you with. To start with, there...
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