Tex, thanks for the item about Carol Paul, Ron's wife of 50 years. She has been hospitalized in Iowa, but is in no danger.

A great lady, she and Ron were high-school sweethearts, and she has been his intellectual, business, and family partner ever since. There is no way that he could have achieved all he has without the backing of this sweet, smart, and strong woman. No wonder her children and grandchildren are all so successful.

Carol is also the kind of mother (and grandmother and now great-grandmother) whose house has always been headquarters for all the neighborhood kids. The Paul Household has always won that vote.

All of you who love Ron, please keep her, and him, in your prayers.