My grandmother, born in 1899, was a talented cook. Like many girls of her era, she stood on a box to reach the pots on the stove. Her mother, a widow, took up ironing to support her five children. My grandmother was her only daughter, so grandmother’s help in the kitchen was essential.
I still see a lot of posts by media outlets about the population getting fatter because of the lockdown restrictions. There are no rules that say you must eat or drink more just because you are staying home while working. The fact that you may now have more time to get out and move about, is a good way for keeping the weight down. The key word in all of this is “move”.
Back in 2007, Dripping Springs resident Jimmy Winkler had a great idea. It would soon become a reality and ultimately became a tradition in Dripping Springs and all of Hays County. Winkler initiated a program that would help soothe innocent children who fell victim to a tragedy such as car accidents and domestic abuse, with Beanie Babies.
This past Friday evening, Dripping Springs High School’s Class of 2020, received their diplomas. The 400+ graduates were seated six feet apart in the stadium, all wearing masks for protection from COVID-19. Speeches were made, graduates were certified and after the spectacular fireworks display, the Class of 2020 bade goodbye to classmates, friends for 12 or 13 years.
Since I have been walking more now than running, there are a few observations that I have noticed. It seems there are more walkers around the neighborhood than runners. It might be because of the hot temperatures in the summer and runners tend to run earlier in the morning, or later in the evening, when there are cooler temperatures. Many of the walkers are with dogs or pushing a stroller with a child in it. In hot weather, it is better for dogs to avoid long runs. Dogs do not handle hot weather well. The only way they can cool themselves is by panting with their tongue.
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Dripping Springs, Texas 78620
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