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My Dad: A Fish Tale

Robbie Hamby - Farm & Ranch Editor

My dad...My dad is a big burly man. Serious most of the time, but not always. When he was a boy he was shot with a b-b gun and blinded in his right eye. More...

Posted 6/12/2013 10:59 AM

Granny's Love...

Robbie Hamby - Farm & Ranch Editor

There are certain people in your life that you can't help but adore. More...

Posted 3/27/2013 09:24 AM

I want my free tv!

Robbie Hamby
Farm & Ranch Editor

A great word to describe me is cheap. Well, not too cheap. I won't buy generic toilet paper or generic pork-n-beans, just to name a few things I am particular about. More...

Posted 1/9/2013 10:27 AM

The annual Hamby Christmas card

Robbie Hamby
Farm & Ranch Editor

It started about 17 years ago. After the oldest was born, I started taking pictures of him and sending them out in the form of Christmas greetings. More...

Posted 12/12/2012 11:27 AM

Falling for Fall

Robbie Hamby
Farm & Ranch Editor

Fall, it’s my favorite time of year. I admit I do enjoy me some Spring-time, but there’s just something about Fall.The air starts to turn crisp. More...

Posted 11/15/2012 05:58 PM

I’m a believer in family. I think in general most people are. This is why it puzzles me when I think about the fact that the last time my extended family got together was over 20 years ago. Probably closer to 25. More...

Posted 9/26/2012 10:27 AM

Should've Been a Cowboy

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

This past weekend we (my kiddos and myself, the old man had to work), went to the Pleasanton Young Farmer’s Rodeo. It’s always a great show. Even though, I confess, my ‘sports ADD’ kicks in, even at rodeos. And I often end up using More...

Posted 8/27/2012 10:29 AM

Yes to VBS!

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

This week at church we are having Vacation Bible School. VBS, for short, basically consists of Bible study, worship rally (meeting together), snack and recreation. More...

Posted 7/18/2012 09:13 AM

Just between you and me or I’ll make you famous

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

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Posted 6/13/2012 08:23 AM

Non-shopaholic

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

It wasn't very patriotic, but I spent my Memorial Day at the mall. More...

Posted 5/30/2012 09:03 AM

Listen like your mother

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

Last week I began a pity party. I was feeling quite sorry for myself. Life is hectic. Lots of stuff going on. Woa-is-me. I felt so blah I didn't want to do a thing but sit around snacking and watching tv. So I did what I always do. I called my mom. More...

Posted 5/9/2012 12:48 PM

Children aren’t standardized

Standardized tests are not what make America great!

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

This morning as I sent my youngest (12) off to school, I told him I would be praying for him as he takes the STAAR test. These standardized tests, in one form or another, have plagued my son for years. More...

Posted 4/25/2012 09:10 AM

Ahead of schedule

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

I think I gave you the impression in my first blog that I am not a planning, organized type of woman...Not necessarily so. More...

Posted 4/11/2012 09:46 AM

Hi Mom?

Robbie Hamby

When I was first approached about doing a blog, I thought "This will be kinda cool, but I don't know who would read it.... More...

Posted 3/28/2012 10:07 AM

A reputation

Robbie Hamby - Farm & Ranch Editor

Me, a reputation for tears?How can that be? I’ve probably said it before, but I’m a crier. My sister Roxie is too. More...

Posted 6/6/2013 03:49 PM

Bug's play

Robbie Hamby - Farm & Ranch Editor

I enjoy a good school play. I find them charming, especially the funny ones. And the ones that feature my family members, those are the best! More...

Posted 4/25/2013 11:41 AM

I got a graduate!!

Robbie Hamby - Farm & Ranch Editor

Just because I haven’t been blogging much doesn’t mean I don’t have a lot going on. Maybe that’s the problem. I have a LOT going on.My kids are busy as ever with after school activities. More...

Posted 4/10/2013 01:47 PM

Bringin' Home the Bacon

Robbie Hamby, Farm & Ranch Editor

Busy...That's what I have been lately. Working at the paper, during stock show certainly keeps a body busy. More...

Posted 1/30/2013 11:53 AM

Christmas card, part II

Robbie Hamby
Farm & Ranch Editor

Dear friends and family, More...

Posted 12/26/2012 07:38 PM

Bah Humbug

Robbie Hamby
Farm & Ranch Editor

So, it's that time of year.Most people are thrilled, but I've already expressed to you my aversion to Christmas. And now here it is upon me.And it's not because it's Christ's birthday. That's the great part. It's what jolly old St. More...

Posted 11/29/2012 04:21 PM

I can only imagine

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

I’m sure many of you know that my job at the paper includes the obituaries. It's not fun, but somebody's gotta do it. More...

Posted 10/24/2012 08:38 AM

I remember

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

I have a lot on my mind lately. I seem to be going in 500 directions too. All the busyness is probably good, things to do, focus on, enjoy. More...

Posted 9/12/2012 11:27 AM

Time keeps on slippin' into the future

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

The last couple of weeks, I have had a couple of really late Tuesday nights at the paper. More...

Posted 8/15/2012 06:55 PM

Ode to Coffee

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

I love coffee...I do. Every morning, the first thing I think of is drinking my first cup. There's nothing like it. More...

Posted 6/27/2012 04:12 PM

Three Weddings and a Baby Shower

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

Lately it seems as tho everyone is getting married, having a baby shower, or graduating. 'Tis the season I suppose. I've gotten beau coups (lots:) of invitations. I confess, I haven't attended many. More...

Posted 6/6/2012 09:14 AM

Mondays

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

I confess, I like Monday and I always have. When my kids were little and I stayed at home it was a chance to clean up after the weekend mess. More...

Posted 5/23/2012 08:46 AM

Safe & Healthy Woman

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

Last Thursday, I attended a Healthy Woman event called Safe & Healthy Woman. I took my 14 year old daughter, her friend and her mother. More...

Posted 5/2/2012 11:31 AM

A Hobby

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

I think I need a new hobby. When my kids were little, I tried a bit of this and that. Sewing, I made a horrible little dress for my daughter, that, of course I saved. She just may want the dress her mother made her one day. More...

Posted 4/18/2012 08:46 AM

How Devine...

Robbie Hamby
Ag Editor

Normally on a Wednesday evening you can find me at church....eating supper, hanging out with a variety of people, including a large group of teens and pre-teens (in church circles, this is called fellowshipping;) and then having a class with th More...

Posted 4/4/2012 09:46 AM