SAN ANGELO, Texas — The little boy carried a bouquet of dandelions, clenched tightly in his fist, up the steps and into the house. Calling for his mother, he carefully placed them in her outstretched hands when she came into the room. “These are for you,” he said as he ran back outside. What he didn’t see was the smile on her face as she carefully filled a glass with water...
'Tis the Season: Your Guide to Christmas Gifts
To start off, gift cards are always an option when you’re unsure about what to buy. Think about what stores the person likes to shop at, stores they like but are usually too expensive for them, or something that would be useful. Magazine subscriptions are fun as well—a gift that keeps on giving for months afterwards. Along those lines, it’s also nice to sign someone up for a class. For exam...
Complaint Box | Paying Guests
Ed, I guess the whole world has been taken over by “knuckle-dragging neanderthals.” I’ve heard of a wedding invitation that included the bank a/c # for the guests to use to deposit the cash (they wanted to buy a house), a 5-day long destination birthday party (the honoree was annoyed at people who declined to spend all their vacation time and money honoring her), and countless ...
