JFK’s granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.

John F. Kennedy’s granddaughter disclosed Saturday that she has terminal cancer, writing in an essay in “The New Yorker” that one of her doctors said she might live for about another year and criticizing policies pushed by her cousin, Health and Human Services Secretary. Continue reading JFK’s granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis, criticizes cousin RFK Jr.

Why gardening mishaps are a (sometimes painful) part of the process

Some ghastly garden scenarios, like my mint mishap, are clearly our own fault, but the blame for others can fall squarely on outsiders, like the nurseries that mislabel plants or the squirrels that “plant” invasive species among our natives. Continue reading Why gardening mishaps are a (sometimes painful) part of the process

“Last Chance U” college football coach John Beam dies after being shot

John Beam, a football coach featured on Netflix’s “Last Chance U” and the Laney College athletic director, has died, one day after being shot on the Oakland, California, campus, police announced. Andres Gutierrez has more. Continue reading “Last Chance U” college football coach John Beam dies after being shot

Stand Firm: How to Share the Gospel Without Compromise

Are we reaching people or reshaping the Gospel to fit in? If you’ve ever wondered how to witness boldly in dark places without compromise, this is your biblical roadmap. Continue reading Stand Firm: How to Share the Gospel Without Compromise

Cotton Mixed at Midday

Cotton futures are trading with mixed Friday action with contracts up 6 points to 10 points lower at midday. Crude oil futures are up 11 cents/barrel to $61. 85 at midday, with the US dollar index up $0. 021 to $98. 750. The Thursday online auction from The Seam showed 832 bales sold. Continue reading Cotton Mixed at Midday