Guest column Here’s something that can make us miserable if we let it: too many decisions! Social scientist Barry Schwartz says Americans are becoming less happy because we’re allowing ourselves to be overwhelmed by too many choices. His groundbreaking idea, originally published in his 2004 book “Th...

Hindsights “We’re not moving, sir,” the leadsman shouted. Within minutes, Ensign Nimitz realized his mistake. He had run his ship aground. Suddenly he found himself stuck in a situation that could easily derail a promising young naval officer’s career. The Navy expected a lot from Chester Nimitz. At...

Gillespie County is… After all the letters recently published, we thought this one might be what we all need right now. Our two families are blessed to be able to live on the same ranch. Last weekend, that privilege was threatened by the Crabapple Fire. The response to this horrible event was incred...

Applying for visas can often feel daunting, especially for frequent travelers who are always on the go. But navigating visa applications doesn’t have ...

Inever really liked the terminology “Old People,” because it reminds me of my parents and grandparents. I guess I never thought of them as “Old People...

Honoring Bonnie For those who know of PAWs (Pedernales Animal Welfare Society) and its mission of pet spay and neuter, I wanted to share that the foun...