This is the fourth in a series of commentaries on the Pampa ISD experience during the COVID-19 crisis. I would like to highlight some of the steps we are taking this summer to plan and prepare for …
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6/9/20
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Describing the onion as a “lowly vegetable” didn’t set well with the late Othal Brand, for 20 years the McAllen, TX, mayor who cleared many hurdles during his 90-year earthly …
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6/9/20
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Good Morning Toni: Have been reading your column for over a year and now I need some Medicare help. I am retiring and turning 65 in October. I had a triple bi-pass in April of this year. Last …
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6/6/20
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The COVID-19 crisis has created unimaginable hardships for individuals, families, small businesses and international behemoths. Crisis knows no boundaries in how it impacts people and their lives.At …
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6/6/20
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Perception is reality to the holder. Good or bad, right or wrong, our perceptions control us. They drive our world. And once we grab hold of a perception, it is often hard to change. We make …
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6/6/20
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Dear Dietitian,During the COVID-19 quarantine, I’ve gained a few pounds and wiped out all the progress I’ve made over the past year. How can I get back into my healthy eating …
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6/4/20
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John F. Kennedy suffered from digestive problems, including persistent diarrhea. He took antispasmodics to ease his stomach cramping. Not much was known about his condition at the time, but now, some …
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6/4/20
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Hey Taylor - I just left my old company because it was forced to downsize. Fortunately, another opportunity came around at just the right time, but I’m wondering what to do with my 401(k). Do I …
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6/4/20
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It’s a parental directive virtually all of us have lodged in our minds dating back to childhood days when our memories started to take root.“Look both directions,” they implored, …
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6/2/20
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How do you think Linus feels when his blanket is in the washing machine?His entire view of the world begins with his blanket. His comfort, his security, his “go to” for difficult times is …
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5/30/20
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Toni:We are new to the Houston area and Hurricane Harvey absolutely stressed my wife, Joy, to almost having a nervous breakdown. In February, she turned 65 and now is obsessed that if we get caught …
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5/30/20
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Excellent staff are important at any time in the life of any enterprise. In a crisis, purposeful people, excellent people, allow organizations to thrive. I didn’t say survive because many …
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5/30/20
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Excellent staff are important at any time in the life of any enterprise. In a crisis, purposeful people, excellent people, allow organizations to thrive. I didn’t say survive because many …
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5/30/20
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In “Stand by Me,” Ace Merrill (Kiefer Sutherland) is a gang leader who plays a dangerous game of chicken with a truck that swerves out of the way at the last minute. Now, you might not …
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5/30/20
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Dear Dietitian, What’s the deal with keto pills coming out? There are so many of them, and they all claim good results. Are they worth trying?ColleenDear Colleen,Since dietary supplements, …
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5/28/20
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In “Batman V Superman,” Henry Cavill plays the Man of Steel. But the super-fit actor wasn’t always in good shape. He says that in boarding school, “they used to call me Fat …
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5/28/20
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Hey Taylor - I just started giving my kids (8 and 10) a weekly allowance. I want them to have the freedom to spend it as they choose, but I’d love if they used the money wisely. Any tips for …
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5/28/20
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