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February 14th lands this very week -- so Valentine’s Day is upon us, as is American Heart month, a strong reminder to live heart healthy, eat heart healthy and -- of course -- remember those you love on Valentine’s Day. But first, the more serious focus...

I was recently invited to speak at the Wimberley Garden Club’s February meeting. I spoke on the subject of beneficial insects. Although this is not one of the subjects I get to speak about very often, it is one of my favorites. It is surprising how many people do not realize that not all insects are bad pests.

Last week I took a pair of my boots down to the shoe repair shop for some new heels. It pays to keep the boots in good repair so they will last longer. The heels wear out on a regular basis. The outside corner of the heel where the foot hits the ground first wears the fastest. The soles of the boot not as much...This reminded me of my running days and trying to repair a running shoe...