"Reel Reviews: ‘65’ features new take on human vs. dinosaur interactions" by: Jessica Shepard

   My initial response to “65” when I saw its trailer was that we had a straightforward man versus dinosaur action film with a bit of science fiction thrown into the mix to spice it up.     I’m happy to report that it’s better than that and has more heart than I expected.

"Daylight Saving Time arriving Sunday means spring has sprung" by: Jessica Shepard

   If the weather didn’t clue you in these past few weeks, then the return of Daylight Saving Time certainly will – it’s springtime!     Well, the weather plus all of the events cropping up are really telltale of the arrival of spring and new growth.

Guest commentary: End of Texas’ open beaches might be near

   Among coastal states Texas is unique. The 1959 Texas Open Beaches Act, as well as time-honored common law and tradition in existence since long before 1959, provides that Texas beaches are open to the public.

"Just when you were getting ready to jump ship" by: John Sample

   Just when investors were getting nervous, the end of last week provided a life raft.     The Standard &Poor’s 500 stock-index bounced back above 3900, keeping the index above the 200 day moving average.     I think that is significant as we now have established 3900 as the support level.

"PSA: Should investors ‘go it alone’?"

   Here’s an interesting finding: A study by financial research firm Dalbar revealed that investors who worked with a financial advisor were far more likely to have estimated what they’ll need for retirement, and much more likely to be satisfied with the amount of their retirement savings, than...

"Was David God’s mad man?" by: Caleb Gibson

   You’ve heard the story of Jonah and the Fish, Noah and the Ark, David and Goliath.     Have you ever heard about David the mad man?     The Bible records how David was in the land of Gath the same town Goliath was from.     He was scared for his life and God gave him wisdom.

"Reel Reviews: ‘Creed 3’ positively highlights Jordan’s directorial debut" by: Jessica Shepard

   I have to admit that I haven’t seen a boxing movie since Sylvester Stallone was the main character at the start of his Rocky Balboa portrayal.     But, the basic story seems to remain the same – it’s just two dudes duking it out in a ring instead of getting therapy to handle their issues.

"Springtime is fair time and I’m glad to see it" by: Jessica Shepard

   While I’m still a bit slower and stiffer as I hobble along at the annual fair and rodeo this week – I’m just glad to be upward and mobile at all.    After all, when I broke my leg back in September there was still the question of if I’d even be able to walk by Christmas.

"Mr. Buffet encourages your investment in equities" by: John Sample

   Last week was the worst performance this year for the various indexes and averages.      It was also the week that Warren Buffet composed his letter to the shareholders of Berkshire Hathaway.    In the letter he commented on an investment Berkshire made in 1994 in Coke.

PSA: Have you built an emergency fund?

   Here’s an interesting finding: Among those who planned to make a financial resolution for 2023, the primary reason was the desire to build an emergency savings fund, according to a December 2022 study by research firm Morning Consult.