Carl Lance

Fallen Star

The story preempted all other news of the day. Coverage of natural and man-made disasters, the upcoming national election, the spread of the deadly Chinese virus and even the Presidential impeachment battle were put on hold for uninterrupted coverage when Kobe Bryant died in the crash of his private helicopter. Celebrities and world leaders made […]

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Turn Around!

Our part of Texas is rather dry, so there is little need for huge drainage systems. When we get too much rain, the excess water is allowed to flow over the roads. After most thunderstorms these low water crossings are safe, but they can quickly become dangerous if it rains too hard. The rushing water

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Not Kidding Around!

When I posted a reminder on Facebook about our Church services, I included pictures of our Pastor and his wife, an eye-catching graphic with a message, the times for prayer and worship and “Children’s Church and Nursery available” at the end. After all, the advertisement was directed toward adults and parents. For our Wednesday night

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Collateral Damage

Collateral damage is any death, injury, or other damage inflicted that is an unintended result of military operations. It’s a tragedy that can hurt or even kill those affected by it, demoralize your forces, and devastate the one who caused the mistake. Collateral damage is a clear victory for your enemy because of the harm

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Off Limits!

When my wife is doing laundry, the area in the house where she is working is completely off limits! We’ve been married for 41 years, and I have learned the hard way to leave her alone and stay far away. She won’t answer the phone and for sure won’t answer the door if someone stops

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