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Once, I had an awful boss. She could smell fear over the phone. I had been warned. Co-workers who knew my situation, a daughter recently lost and hair that was still growing in from my “monk wannabe” post cancer bald spot look, had taken me aside and groomed me on how to proceed in this newly promoted position of mine. “Tell her nothing,” they said. “If she knows anything about your personal life, she’ll use it against you.” So, I did horrible things like missing my stepson’s birthday party because said boss wanted me to fly out a day early with a few minutes notice. I worked on the early anniversaries of the date my daughter passed away, because, who knows? I suppose I hate confrontation so much that I would rather swallow my tears than tell another person I am weak. I dreamed of quitting this job of mine. I auditioned in front of my boss in order to pass a curriculum test and be granted the task of presenting modules during workshops. I passed with flying colors but was ordered to study and re-take the exam because I’d improved so much in such a short time span that, surely, it was a fluke. This happened 3 times. I was berated in front of my co-workers for things like a 3.5 inch heel instead of a 3 inch heel. I was also chastised for wearing flats. The pinstripe on my suit was too wide, in her opinion. My nude lips were distracting to her. My red lips were distracting to her. My earring studs were too big one day, too small the next. Yet, I shook when I turned in my notice. I cried. She asked me to stay on and I actually said yes, until I realized what I’d done. It had been the job of my dreams until it became a nightmare. Yet, it took years for me to quit. I had needed that job so desperately. If my husband’s situation hadn’t warranted me the opportunity to take a step back, I’d likely still be there now. And, today, we have entered into a period known as “The Great Resignation.” I think I know why.

For many years I have found myself in a tree stand or ground blind in early October with my bow. I’ve taken some good size bucks in northern states during early bow season but here closer to home, it’s usually younger bucks and does that offer close in bow shots. I often see photos of mature bucks on my trail cameras, mostly taken at night. But as October transitions into November and the opening of rifle season and breeding season becomes closer, those big bucks become more active during daylight hours.

If you’re going to retire in the next few years, you’ll want to start thinking about making some changes to your investment portfolio. And one area you may want to look at is whatever type of cash account you might have – because, when you’re retired, the amount of cash you have readily available may be even more important than when you were working.

The calendar has reminded us once again that time-- and tide-- wait for no man. The parents of senior students in Forney ISD could have already told the world this because they have been looking at this march of time known as senior year since August. So many events happen in the last two months of the calendar year, and many people feel overwhelmed trying to participate in everything they think is necessary to make the end of the year perfect.

If you plan to light an outdoor fire this fall, remember to check first with your city and county about burn bans and local fire rules. Check the Texas burn ban map to see county burn ban information maintained by the Texas A&M Forest Service.

This year, Crandall ISD introduced Wellness Wednesdays--a weekly initiative where employees are encouraged to participate in some form of a wellness activity, whether it is walking around the building, reading a book or doing a yoga class.

The City of Forney and the Forney City Council will be holding a town hall meeting on Wednesday, November 10th. The meeting will be held from 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the North Forney High School Performing Arts Center located at 6170 Falcon Way Forney, TX 75126.

A Gospel and Country Music Quartet whose influence on the music scene has spanned decades dating all the way back to World War 2, the Oak Ridge Boys are set to perform at Forney’s Spellman Amphitheater this Saturday, November 6, as the group wraps up this year’s Elvira 40 Tour.

The third special session ended recently, with lawmakers granting final approval to new maps for statehouse and congressional districts, completing a process that began almost a year ago when the Legislature opened redistricting hearings in January. Delays in census data pushed the process back months, but the Legislature reached a consensus on a map that creates two new congressional districts, one in Travis county and another in northwest Harris county, increasing the size of the state delegation in Washington to 38 seats.

While there is a lot of guidance available about what to feed children, until now, there has been little guidance about how to feed them. New recommendations offer parents and caregivers practical tips for encouraging healthy eating habits vital to growth, development and health.

Online purchase scams continue to be one of the riskiest scams facing consumers, according to the 2021 Online Purchase Scams Report. BBB’s annual report aims to provide new information about how consumers can find trusted sources that will help them make safe buying decisions. These findings provide key insights for consumers and businesses on how to safely navigate an increasingly online environment.

The United States Coast Guard is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected federal agencies. It was established in 1790 and continues to serve a dual role both domestically and internationally.

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