You know that it's almost bedtime when you just can't read straight. There was an intriguing food ad I found in Pinterest, but I originally thought, "That's a strange way to promote chicken stew."

Unless, of course, you happen to be a skeptical cook.

Nonetheless, I'm not, but when I looked at that caption a writer wrote below the ad, I read that as saying "Fuel your fear....". And after the startled reaction, your writer had to...

A few months ago, my sister Donna was forced to give up her job as General Mgr of a restaurant in northern FL because of health concerns. She is a single woman without means other than her work. It's just her and her corgi, Molly.

She went on part-time, but lost her health insurance benefits. The medical bills quickly consumed her reserves. I know, it's a common story. Though I didn't know it, she was also having problems with her thinking, losing gaps of time. I learned this recently...

Corpus Christi, Texas, is a city with quite a bit to offer.........and yet, it still comes up short. I bring this up because one key piece of the area is still woefully lagging behind the rest of the city in bringing in new tourists.

I'm talking about Corpus' North Beach district. It's got the USS Lexington and the Texas State Aquarium as its features, along with some beachfront, but much of the remaining development in that area is blight. And who wants to vacation...

Just counting a few days.

Only 9 days left until Groundhog Day.

Only 54 days until the Spring solstice.

Only 64 days until Major League Baseball's Opening Day.

Only 71 days until the tee-off of The Masters.

And, of course, 334 shopping days until Christmas.