Ok, I give up on this Texas weather. As I am writing my little piece for this month’s issue, the weather man on television is outlining what is to come, complete with snow, driving precautions that will be necessary, and school closures. That’s not too uncommon, other than it is almost March! Crazy, but I guess it’s a bit exciting and fun (as long as everyone remains safe), at least my daughter’s seem to enjoy it. It does seem a little backwards that last month I was suggesting some great outdoor family activities and now we are bundling up once again. Seems that it won’t last long though, I saw a forecast for two days from the snow with sunny highs of 63 degrees! Oh well, I digress, this Texas weather…
Crazy weather or not, I am convinced that we are blessed with one of the best communities in the country and I know that the next couple of months are going to be filled with beautiful weather. Speaking of this time of year, and fresh on my mind from a ever-so-slight personal oversight, it is a great time to take your car into a service center to make sure that it is ready for the hot summer months. If you are getting that little nudge from your vehicle that something may be wrong, do not delay, especially. Small problems can quickly turn into costly repairs and service and all of these may be able to be avoided with minimal cost if you just get your car checked out. I could have avoided my little auto problem, but didn’t. So do some research and go get your ride checked out, if you are worried about time, call ahead and make an appointment. Yes they do that (most places), and yes it will save you significant time.
I wanted to also mention that if your family is so inclined, the spring is a wonderful time of year to bring a new pet into the house. Please don’t misunderstand what I am saying, I am not saying to get a pet because it is about to be spring, I am say that if your family has made the decision to welcome a pet into the family, spring is great. The great weather provides ample opportunity for your family and the new pet to bond while enjoying great outdoor activities. Enjoy parks, walks, frisbee golf, jogs, playing ball or just spending time in the sun. There is much to consider before making the decision, and please give great consideration to visiting the Brazos Animal Shelter first. Not only can you find a wonderful companion, they can make sure you get the right type of pet and provide information on how to make the first few weeks more enjoyable. The shelter has animals of all ages, depending on what you want. I love the new ads on television about shelter pets, how they are not damaged goods. That is so true. I personally have a 12 year old dog that I got from the shelter when he was less than 6 weeks old. He is and always will be one of the best friends I have. I am sure there are many more like him awaiting a great home!
Stay warm, play hard, and be safe!
Geoff Spahr
Publisher, Active Youth & Community Magazine
College Station, TX
