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Memorial Day is a special holiday, and our country will observe it this Monday, May 30.

It was in November of 1863 at a small Pennsylvania town called Gettysburg that President Lincoln delivered a short speech, only 271 words. (This column is three times longer!)

A special exhibit, “Women on the Edge,” featuring the artwork of Virginia Floyd, Paula Lay, Linda Manning, Nancy Yarbrough and Riki Yarbrough, will be on display through May 30. It is hosted by Gallery 195 and Downtown DIY.

I’m writing this article on May 16, the night after the best lunar eclipse event I’ve seen since about 2000. Absolutely clear skies, zero wind and coolish temperatures, which was nice after a very hot afternoon.

If you want to provide educational opportunities for your children or grandchildren, you may want to consider investing in a 529 plan. In recent years, this plan has gotten more flexible and potentially more powerful than ever.

Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2022 occurs on Monday, May 30.

Geneva School of Boerne third-grade students compete in the Julius Caesar Contest each May. Students take a comprehensive written exam on their year-long study of Ancient Greece and Rome. The top 10 scorers earn the right to compete on stage in the Julius Caesar Contest where they dress in their finest togas and answer verbal questions about what they learned this year. Branch Mangum, left, was declared the Julius Caesar Champion in the 19th annual contest. John Price, middle, placed second and Nicolas Moninski, right, finished in third place. Submitted photo

Firefighters are looking to the skies for much-needed rain this week as crews continue battling wildfires across the state. Fires reported Sunday by the Texas A&M Forest Service were being fought in Brown, Taylor, Wilbarger, Llano, Schleicher and San Saba counties.

Q: I got married right out of college. Four years later, I’ve got two needy toddlers and an art degree that apparently means nothing. Meanwhile, my still-single sorority sisters have thriving careers in graphic design and constantly post about their work and exotic travels. I love my kids, but I have to confess that I’m jealous and discouraged. How do I let go of those artistic dreams I once had?

The world is changing rapidly, and the concept of using food as medicine is becoming more widely adopted.

Boys and girls have been enjoying doll tea parties for generations.