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 | May 5, 2021 | All Articles, Food, History, People of the Hill Country, Philosophy, Venue
May 5, 2021–From Kay Street in the west (the “K” in COME BACK) to Eagle Street in the east (the “E” in ALL WELCOME) it seems every other Fredericksburg establishment has something to do with sipping, selling, tasting, or tippling wine. Wine is the new water. I have a...
by Phil Houseal | Apr 28, 2021 | All Articles, Philosophy, PR Tips
April 28, 2021–If you inherited a ranch, what would you name it? This question was recently posed, along with the suggestion it might make an interesting column. It struck close to home, because coming up with names for things is something I’ve spent an inordinate...
by Phil Houseal | Apr 21, 2021 | All Articles, Philosophy
April 21, 2021–I am a binge TV watcher. For someone that hasn’t had broadcast or cable television since 1995, I feel like a hypocrite admitting this addiction. But I’m fairly selective in my choice of shows. I prefer the unimaginable future or the unrecoverable past....
by Phil Houseal | Apr 14, 2021 | All Articles, Philosophy
April 14, 2021–Did anyone else grow up with visiting relatives who kept saying good-bye but never left? I put this up on a social media post and was amazed at the response. Everyone seems to have their own family memory of the “long goodbye.” Part of the fascination...
