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This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Doug Stauffer. This is NOT the opinion of the Taylor Press.

“If an expired license plate means another decoration for your living room wall … you might be a redneck.” — Jeff Foxworthy “I’m going to the courthouse to get new tags for the car,” I remember my grandfather saying as he tapped his pipe on the ashtray to empty the remains of Prince Albert tobacco. “You want to go with me.” That was a no-brainer.

“A good snapshot keeps a moment that’s gone from running away.” — Eudora Welty, (1909–2001) American short story writer, novelist and photographer. A McCormick porcelain decanter bust of Elvis Presley was priced at $35.

“Oh, them golden slippers, Oh, them golden slippers. Golden slippers I’m a gonna wear, To walk the golden street.” — ‘Golden Slippers’ song lyrics by James Bland (1854 – 1911) Bluegrass music drifted across the way in downtown Nacogdoches Saturday when we walked out of Dolli’s Diner.

“Oh, them golden slippers, Oh, them golden slippers. Golden slippers I’m a gonna wear, To walk the golden street.” — ‘Golden Slippers’ song lyrics by James Bland (1854 – 1911) Bluegrass music drifted across the way in downtown Nacogdoches Saturday when we walked out of Dolli’s Diner.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

“I tried to raise my children with patience, respect and good manners, but they still ended up being like me.” — Author unknown, but the concept understood. Raising children is not for the faint of heart.

G “Doing what you love is the cornerstone of having abundance in your life.” — Wayne Dyer (1940 – 2015), American self-help author and motivational speaker. “So, your mom was in the newspaper business and earned the nickname, Inky,” someone who knew my mother remarked last week.

“It’s got safety tubes, and I’m not scared The brakes are good, and the tires are fair.” - “Hot Rod Lincoln” song lyrics by Charlie Ryan “Looks like about a ‘41 Chevrolet truck,” I responded to my son’s email photo. A onecorner close-up of an old primer-coated project being refurbished with mild hot rod touches by his friend.

“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ It is a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no.

This column represents the thoughts and opinions of Dr. Ron Braley.

PATRICK LAYS OUT LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES Lt. Gov.

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“Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy, and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” — William Arthur Ward (1921—1994), American motivational writer. It’s Thanksgiving week by tradition.

remember, All my life, though some have changed. Some forever, not for better.