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My journey last week took me to a reunion of friends who shared a journey in an Infantry Rifle Company 54 years ago in Vietnam. The only thing better than a friend is an old friend.

I have good news and bad news on various environmental issues.

August 24 is National Waffle Day: A whole day to celebrate the wonders of waffles. While the dinner table might be where families catch up and share stories of their day, breaking bread at breakfast time can be just as enjoyable. That’s especially true when families take the time to create homemade breakfasts, such as the following recipe for “Orange Whole-Wheat Waffles with Yogurt and Fresh Berries” from Susie Cushner’s “Sunday Brunch” (Chronicle Books).

Dr. Bruce Smith became a Rotarian 30 years ago in Fairbanks, Alaska. Currently, he’s the president of the Rotary chapter in San Marcos during the service organization’s centennial year.

Q. Is San Marcos really the “Mermaid Capital of Texas?” Why?

From my journey long ago while serving on the faculty/staff of the United States Army Institute for Military Assistance at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and at USMA, West Point, New York, I attended lectures on human relations and equality.

The monarch butterfly is in big, big trouble.