The Real 12th Man Wears Maroon and White

The Real 12th Man Wears Maroon and White

by | Jan 22, 2014 | Bright Lights

Now that Johnny Football and his 12th Man have ended their college football season, and done quite well, thank you very much, the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks and their version of the 12th Man are getting lots of air time. My son, who was raised amid Aggie...

A New Golden Rule for the Internet Age

by | Jan 16, 2014 | Bright Lights

I’m sure I’m showing my age, but social media has done a number on social graces. Remember the old adage, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything”. What about the Golden Rule: “Do undo others as you would have then do undo you.” Well,...

The Magazine Wars

by | Jan 8, 2014 | Bright Lights

You may remember my frustration over Vogue magazine and the lack of relevancy to my life (“My Love-Hate Relationship With Vogue Magazine,” September 12, 2013). Well, the plot thickens! Not long after that blog, a September issue of Cosmopolitan appears in the mail....
Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

by | Jan 1, 2014 | Bright Lights

I finally get computer capabilities back, and I’m still late posting on the blog. Football was the problem this time. I was so wound up watching Johnny Football and the Aggies come from behind to win the Chick Fil-A Bowl that I just didn’t get it done. In case you...
Computers Are Wonderful-When They Work

Computers Are Wonderful-When They Work

by | Dec 27, 2013 | Bright Lights

If you are a regular reader, you may have noticed a gap in posts, starting after Thanksgiving. That was when my little computer gave up the ghost and just died on me. Amazing how much we take things for granted, isn’t it? The timing couldn’t have been worse; not only...