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“So, You’re Left-Handed” By Neal Murphy

March 15, 2024 - About 10% of the population is left-handed. Our daughter is left-handed even though both of her parents are right-handed. So, what happened? Is being born with the dominant hand being the left one blamed on genetics?

Lefties have had a tough time over the centuries overcoming their “handicap.” Beginning at the time of the Industrial Revolution, workers needed to operate complex machines that were almost certainly designed with right-handers in mind. This would make the leftie appear less capable and clumsier.

Hunting Accidents at a New Record Low in Texas

March 14, 2024 — Texas recorded a new all-time low number of hunting-related accidents across the state, according to the 2023 Texas Hunting Accident Report.

A new record low of 10 non-fatal hunting-related accidents and one fatality were reported in 2023. Texas’ highest record to date occurred in 1972 when the state saw 30 fatal hunting-related accidents. The staggering numbers recorded every year showed the need for more firearm safety, which led to the creation of the Hunter Education program.

David's Daily Devotion for March 14

March 14, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Thursday, March 14.

My devotion today can be summed up in this familiar phrase, "one thing leads to another". On this day, in 1794, Eli Whitney patented the cotton gin. That word "gin" is short for "engine", and this new engine mechanically removed the seeds from cotton. Before Whitney's invention, this process was slow and labor intensive, and significantly reduced the profit margin of raising cotton.

David's Daily Devotion for Mar. 13

March 13, 2024 - Good Morning! It's Wednesday, March 13.

What did you get for Christmas this year? Do you even remember? One thing I usually ask Santa for is books, and last December a friend gave me a book, a book of theology. Doesn't sound very festive? Maybe not, but it's the Christmas gift that's made the greatest impact on my life.

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