We hear the phrase “mental health” often. It is talked about on radio shows, podcasts, featured in television shows and movies. We have a flood of information available on the Internet, but so many are still uncertain what mental health looks like. We wonder if our anxiety is normal, if the unwanted thoughts that pop into our head make us crazy, how to navigate difficult relationships, or how to say what we need without feeling guilty.
The other day, or should I say night, I noticed the black light street lights were no longer shining on the loop. I don’t drive that much at night so I had not noticed those cool lights were no longer casting their special lumens onto the roadways.
The long-running Beef 706 educational program designed to teach cattle producers about the food side of their business is set for Aug. 8-9 on the Texas A&M University campus.
AUSTIN – Governor Greg Abbott today encouraged Texans to remain vigilant during increased wildfire activity this week as the State of Texas continues ongoing coordinated wildfire response efforts through the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM). Critical fire danger and widespread drought conditions have resulted in multiple wildfires continuing to burn across Texas, including the Chalk Mountain Fire in Somervell County and the 1148 Fire in Palo Pinto County. Both fires have caused local officials to issue voluntary evacuation orders for residents.
stadium lights the batter flips his bat to cicada’s cheers pale sunrise through the hazeclarity .
I sat on a mesquite stump on the small ridge and looked to the north and east. The haze of smoke covered everything and with dusk approaching the red glare on the horizon was undaunt- ing. It probably wasn’t going to go away anytime soon.
Several weeks ago I experienced a mess in my van. I had gotten into my van and prepared to drive to set up for a dance. I noticed the radio dial was sticky. I also noticed the console was sticky. Not to mention the heavy smell of Dr. Pepper. This did not compute until I noticed one of those small Dr. Pepper cans in the drink holder.
We have all been through a period of time in which it seems that literally everything was difficult or changed, and all of us were worried. Most of us have had at least one experience of having contracted COVID, a disease that was entirely unknown three years ago and is in many respects unlike anything we have ever seen previously. Most of us also have lost friends and/or loved ones who have died with this disease. In addition, the responses of governments here and abroad have perhaps been well intentioned, but they appear to have been largely counterproductive. In addition to the massive dislocations attributable to COVID, there are other forces that have for some years been in the process of transforming American society in ways that are unhealthy. To chose just one example, life expectancy in the geographic US had been generally increasing since well before the birth of our nation, until 2014; it has been decreasing since that year. Whenever you read such things, it is natural to expect that the writer is about to suggest that something be done about all of this. These days it seems that we are forever hearing about one or another form of impending doom from which we will be saved if we simply support this or that cause or candidate, because they can surely rise to the implied challenge, “Don’t just stand there ... DO SOMETHING!” That is not my purpose today. As an Emergency Physician I know the wisdom of, “Don’t just do something, stand there.” Standing there for a short time, and using that time to better understand what is taking place, is far superior to intervening in a bad situation that is in the process of correcting itself, or doing something else that will make things worse. What I would like to do this week is to stand here with you for a bit as we try to understand our situation a little better, so that any action we then take will likely do more good than harm.
The Stephenville Chamber of Commerce celebrated Silver Spur member, Lone Star Rehabilitation and Wellness with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony. Lone Star Rehabilitation and Wellness delivers premier healthcare services through dedicated and compassionate caregivers. The core values of the Lone Star team serve as a guide in performing the mission of care delivery, shaping strategies, and setting overall goals through education, innovation, integrity, and teamwork. At Lone Star Rehabilitation and Wellness, residents and patients will be treated like family!
Several weeks ago I experienced a mess in my van. I had gotten into my van and prepared to drive to set up for a dance. I noticed the radio dial was sticky. I also noticed the console was sticky. Not to mention the heavy smell of Dr. Pepper. This did not compute until I noticed one of those small Dr. Pepper cans in the drink holder.