Twenty parenting memos from a child to Pat Schiber
A list of twenty child centered reminders for a parent, urging patience and understanding. The notes cover testing boundaries, honesty, privacy, reassurance, avoiding nagging, keeping promises, answering questions, apologizing, and providing consistent love. Strong emphasis on trust, private dialogue, and gentle guidance.
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Ted
Pat Schiber
Dom
Letters From North America by Peary Perry
A reflective column questions the rise of using abuse as a defense for crime. The author cites cases in California and Houston to argue against blaming abuse for violent acts and urges empathy without excuses while urging protection of victims and accountability for offenders.
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California
Houston
Texas
Clunkers and $50 modems spark local networking
A reader remarks on the Wimberley computer superhighway launch and notes modem prices have fallen to about $50. He argues that even older machines with modems can form local area networks, with speed limits due to phone-line serial communications. He estimates cost under $1,000 to get running.
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Wimberley
Wimberley View
Benefits of Direct Deposit Highlighted by SSA Manager
Linda Washington, Social Security manager in San Marcos Texas, explains direct deposit lowers benefit problems by sixteen times compared to paper checks. About 20 million beneficiaries use direct deposit, roughly half of all beneficiaries, with enrollment available via toll free number 1 800 772 1213 or at the bank.
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Linda Washington
Social Security Manager
San Marcos
Social Security
Social Security Administration
The Best Thing About The Future
A reflective quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln notes that progress unfolds one day at a time, echoing patience and steady optimism about what lies ahead. The saying highlights perseverance and forward focus in personal and civic life.
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Abraham Lincoln
Campaign finance pace slows in second County Judge report
In Hays County Judge races the second report shows a slowdown after two filing dates. Republican Claude Lilly lists John Bryant as treasurer and shows one $600 loan with no contributions by Jan 20. Democrat Eddy Etheredge, treasurer himself, filed Jan 18 with $1,605 in small contributions and $4,544.77 in expenditures. Feb 7 filings show $25 in small contributions and $592.84 in expenditures. Etheredge’s large list of contributors includes numerous individuals and couples from Wimberley, Austin, Georgetown, Maxwell, Kyle, Uhland, Niederwald, San Marcos, Dripping Springs, and other Texas locales. The piece ends with a literary quote from Charles Reade.
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Claude B. Lilly
Hays
John Bryant
Lilly
Eddy A. Etheredge
Etheredge
Fitzgerald
Majors
Stevens
Raymond
Madge Czichos
Bill Burnett
Jim Rotan
B.L. Mince
Wimberley
Jim Allison
Dennis Dement
McGinnis
Amy
John Doucet
Helen
Doc Green
Lockridge
Kilgore
Austin
Llorente Navarette
Georgetown
Kay Moore
Maxwell
Turner
Collie
Braden Pac
Houston
Darin Gray
Bob and
Wynette Barton
Ernest
Sally Cummings
Adolph
Julie Garza
Craig
Vanessa Young
J.M. Johnson
John Osgood Jr
Lila Knight
Calvin
Janie Kirkham
Kyle
David Venhuizen
Uhland
J.L
Fern Howze
Niederwald
Rex Cole
Luciano
Minnie Flores
Harry
Ofelia Philo
Jacob and
Teri Eben
Clovis Barker
Lupe
Diana Carbajal
Charles
Nancy Ellis
W.C. Carson
Bill Taylor
Ronnie
Cynthia Donnelly
Bruce
Linda Harper
Bonnie Longcope
Dan
Betty Farlow
Malcolm
Mildred Scott
Pete
Betty Rodriguez
Lucky
Becky Tomblin
Jack
Bobbie Byram
Carol Burton
A.D
Yvonne Carroll
Terry Gilmore
Betty Jane Kissler
Frank Rick
Bruce Ingram
S.E. “Pud” Rutledge
San Marcos
Pat
Brenda Cox
Mary Giberson
Lee and
Glennis Taylor
Joe and
Pam Lowke
Frank Morgan
Theresa Schwartz
Buda
Dale
Libby Linebarger
Manchaca
Eshel
Ruth Bennett
Alec
Charlotte Rhodes
Peggy Montgomery
Dripping Springs
Judy Carr
Driftwood
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