"Reel Reviews: ‘A Quiet Place’ prequel gives some insight to noise-sensitive invaders" by: Jessica Shepard

   I have been curious about the sound-sensitive creatures of the “A Quiet Place” movie franchise.  So, naturally, when I first heard that there was going to be a prequel for the series, I was anxious to see how they explained the monsters.

‘Accruing Interest on your Health’

   Time and health are precious commodities.   Research suggests learning to prioritize both is essential in maximizing our longevity.    In his article “30-Year Harvard Study Reveals 5 Daily Habits Can Add 12 to 14 Years to Your Life,” Jeff Hagen, contributing editor of INC.

"A nuclear reactor at Seadrift interesting" by: Mike Reddell

   The Houston Chronicle had an interesting opinion piece in Monday’s edition extolling nuclear energy and its ability to help the Texas grid.

"Reading has been and always will be one of my hobbies" by: Jessica Shepard

   Recently I was asked what my hobbies were and I’ll admit that I didn’t have an answer readily available.   Mostly because this question came from someone I’ve known for a few years and partially because my hobbies aren’t things that are usually defined as such by others.

"Summer is here and the yardwork is summoning me" by: John Sample

   We have made it to summer and I wish all is well and you can relax and enjoy.   It has not been that way for me, but such is life.   I do hope to get time away to the mountains and the beach.   In the meantime, the world keeps spinning.

PSA: What to know before ‘reversing’ your retirement

   For various reasons, many retirees are headed back to the workforce.   If you’re thinking of joining them, you’ll need to consider some factors that may affect your finances.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Inside Out 2’ provides emotional insights for children of all ages" by: Jessica Shepard

   It’s been nearly 10 years since “Inside Out” (2015) first graced the big screen and I’m just as invested in those cartoon embodiments of human emotions.   Naturally, when “Inside Out 2” was announced, I put a reminder on my phone so that I could catch it as soon as possible.

‘The whole truth’

   Raise your hand if you’re one of those parents out there striving to shield their children from the harsh realities of the world by sharing shortcuts with them to avoid life’s lessons.     Yes, my hand is up as well!

"I’ll think twice about grousing at slow drivers" by: Mike Reddell

   I’m usually pretty good about checking my truck’s different gauges.   After all, in a long-ago vehicle that I didn’t trust, it hardly had any gauges at all, except for the gas and temperature gauges.

"Farming, ranching education opportunities span variety of topics" by: Jessica Shepard

   In the name of local journalism, I took my first-ever county crop tour last week.   Now, this is usually an event that Mike covers, but it ended up on my plate this time.