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Wright's Words: Honor, Respect and Integrity

I was saddened late Friday evening to hear of the passing of our 41st President, George H.W. Bush. 

Being just 35-years of age, President Bush was the first Commander in Chief I can remember from my youth. Although I don't remember much about his presidency as a child, I have learned a lot about the man over the years in both my school studies and through findings I have researched.

Musings by Marilou: Remembering Mark

Despite the passage of some 40-plus years, there are two things forever etched in my memory. One is my first schoolgirl crush and the other is the only time I ever saw my father cry.

I will admit that I was completely ga-ga over my brother’s best high school friend, Mark Wilkinson.  Unfortunately, the admiration was never returned. I was merely his friend’s bratty, youngster sister.

Thinking Out Loud: Donald and the King

Well, that President of ours has gone and done it now. 

Of all the beefs that the mainstream mediacrats have droned on about in the recent past concerning all things El Presidente, surely grievance No. 1134 (or is it 11,034?) is bound to permanently discredit him. 

It seems that our President is guilty by association to a racist cultural appropriator named... Elvis.

At least, according to the Washington Post.

Yes, President Trump has awarded the prestigious Medal of Freedom to Elvis Presley, posthumously. 

Musings By Marilou: Just Tell Them ‘Thank You’

When we were selecting a role model to highlight in November, Jackie Horton’s name was mentioned over and over again; an overwhelming number of people wrote about how she had made a lasting impression on their lives. There were many others and when I looked closely at some of the other names, I saw a common thread. Many of them were teachers.

As a former educator, that is exactly what every teacher wants to do, make a difference. Wiley Hilburn, head of the Journalism Department at Louisiana Tech University, did just that.

Wright's Words: This is a Big ‘ol World

I often have to remind myself that this ol’ world is a big place. I’m naive in the fact that with the right amount of cash and the available time,

Letter to the Editor: Reader Thanks Sentinel Staff for Role Model Feature

Dear Editor,

I just wanted to send a note of thanks for the story you recently ran about inspirational role models and specifically Coach Jackie Horton.

This story was refreshing on so many levels. First of all, it is great to have a positive role model and story be the headline instead of some of the more negative things that have had to unfortunately be the lead of late. Troubles at the hospital, recent murder trials and those about the injury to a child have highlighted some of the ugliness that we unfortunately live with in today’s society.

Thinking Out Loud: The Tiny Things

Thanksgiving came early this year.

Analysis: The Season of Receiving

Politics, like farming or television, has its regular seasons. There’s the election season that just ended, and the governing season that follows.

In Texas politics, the season of groveling — it’s also known as “the late train,” “sack-dragging” and the more functional “fundraising” — comes in between.

Musings By Marilou: I Caved In to Christmas

Ihave always been one of those die-hards who refused to even think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving, but I sadly have to admit that this year I caved in completely.

Wright's Words:Hamming Up Thanksgiving

According to a recent study by Wallet Hub, 70-percent of Americans quizzed said they felt their Thanksgiving meal wasn't complete without a Turkey being the centerpiece. Well, I guess I am among the 30-percent minority that could pass on turkey during the most traditional of holidays for us Americans. Now, before you grab a brick and follow the urge to hurl it through my windows, hear me out: I do not hate turkey. I enjoy my share of turkey meals when the opportunity arises.