That “same old soup warmed-over” will lose its savor, has no real taste, no real appreciation, and yet many still run toward that pot, why? Why is it that all seem to appreciate a soup warmed over when it has no real value, no worth?
In a previous column, I suggested that the people who cause most problems in the world are very confused. Despite what our ego tells us about the importance of power, wealth, and material possessions, love is all that is real and permanent in our transitory world.
There used to be a time in America, not too long ago, when character and the truth mattered. There used to be a time in America, not too long ago, when a person was rewarded for doing what he or she believed was the right thing to do. That is no longer the case in America. Lying and trying to cheat is accepted, even by the people who claim to have ethics and integrity. And even by people who claim to be principled Conservatives.
The 4/1/2021 report from the Caddo-Bossier Sales and Use Tax Office will show February sales tax receipts reported in early March for the City of Shreveport and every other Caddo Parish taxing jurisdiction which levies a sales tax of any amount. I’m concerned we will see a rather big drop tp be reported in such sales tax collections for the 3 reasons noted below.
Water line breaks on both public and private water lines robbed Shreveport’s water system of pressure last Tuesday according to William Daniels, Director of Department of Water and Sewer (DOWAS). As temperatures remained below freezing, a cascade of pipe leaks all over the 123 square miles of Shreveport, and treacherous road conditions, slowed response even with all DOWAS employees working overtime and private contractor crews working overtime too.
The latest economic report of Shreveport shows a stable economy, but not a growing economy. And since the prospects for oil and gas have slowly faded there is an immediate need for the one element that would stimulate growth and solidity the diversity of the local economy.
Facts are alternative. Truth is meaningful only when seen through the lens of ideology. And many Americans believe the anonymous Q’s internet conspiracy about Satan worshipers who run a child sex ring while controlling the country.
A different spin, a different approach to this week’s article. “Love,” not because it’s about to be Valentine’s Day but because we need to help rebuild our Shreveport. It’s going to take love and respect for each other.
Ever wonder how Feb. 14 got to be “Valentine’s Day”? History informs that Feb. 14 was the death of St. Valentine, although there are at least three saints with similar names, so it’s a bit confusing. We do know that the holiday has origins in the Roman festival of Lupercalia, held in mid-February, celebrating the coming of spring, which included fertility rites and the pairing off women with men by lottery!
I don’t know Councilman John Nickelson, but I respect his honesty and his willingness to say what some in his party won’t say. His recent post on his Facebook page spoke about the mayor’s race that is still almost two years away, and people in his party already announcing their intentions to throw their hats in the ring. It is kind of curious that all of a sudden, the job of being Shreveport mayor has become a hot political ticket. His honesty is welcomed, and should be heeded by his fellow colleagues on the Council.
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