by Phil Houseal | May 19, 2021 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy
May 19, 2021–The world would function more smoothly, warring factions would join hands, and we would all sleep more soundly if organizations and businesses would hire one person. Who is this magical being? Someone to answer the damn phone. I believe every customer...
by Phil Houseal | May 12, 2021 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy
May 12, 2021–I was asked to write a letter to my granddaughter that she will open 12 years from now. This stumped me. Me, who calls himself a writer. I’ve said before how intimidating it is when you realize you are in a place where people actually listen to or read...
by Phil Houseal | Mar 31, 2021 | All Articles, Education, Events, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
Mar 31, 2021–I wish to issue an apology to the world on behalf of my generation. Back when we were rebelling against everything that “people over 30” did, the casualties included dressing up (wearing ties, ugh), and social etiquette. Thanks to our aversion to...
by Phil Houseal | Jan 27, 2021 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy
Jan 27, 2021 Thesis: The single best thing one could do to support any local economy is to read, advertise in, and subscribe to the local newspaper. Disclaimer: I have no financial stake in nor have I ever been an employee of this or any newspaper. This past year I’ve...
by Phil Houseal | Dec 30, 2020 | All Articles, Education, Philosophy
Dec 30, 2020–You know what creates anxiety in many of us? It’s not the lack of choices. It’s having too many choices. I first noticed this in myself as a child trying to figure out my future. I would watch a basketball game, and decide I wanted to be Larry Bird. Then...
by Phil Houseal | Oct 14, 2020 | All Articles, Education, History, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy
Oct 14, 2020–As a marketing gimmick, I once tried to come up with a clever mascot for a university’s fictional athletic program. I couldn’t do it. I brainstormed the most insignificant or annoying animals and plants that would make a tongue-in-cheek T-shirt that...
