September 2022

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You do you…

Life is difficult enough without comparing our lives to anyone else’s existence and I wonder if social media is damaging the self esteem of not only our young people, but people of all ages. After all, our self-esteem isn’t directly correlated with our age. The act of comparison means that something or someone will come up short. Or as my Grandpa Harpole used to say, “Come up a shorty horse.”

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Thanks to Palo Pinto Press for featuring two very important members of our community - Carla Schoonover Porter and Barbara Upham, county party chairs of Democrats and Republicans respectively. These two women have both lived here all their lives, are a part of community and both are working for a safe, healthy and prosperous place to live, work and raise their families.

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The Idle American: The road taken…

I, as well as most others who string words together, will never be confused with Robert Frost, the poetry genius from whose pen flowed marvelous words about his beloved New England. One of his best-published in the Atlantic Monthly in 1915--was “The Road Not Taken.” Actually, it was intended as a joke to a writer friend.

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Mineral Wells Senior Center happenings

We had a good turnout for line dance class and if bingo is in your cards, we also had a good showing.e center held its first parking lot sale last Saturday and had a fantastic sale. anks to everyone who donated items, their time and energy, and mostly to the community for your support. We are truly grateful. Without our community spirit none of this would be possible.

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