Melissa Bartlett

I remember driving by one day and noticing the Hastings Distribution Center was gone. I had heard about this place that Amarillo Independent School District was putting up. I didn't know much about it.

I have always been a big fan of Market Street. That is where I do ALL of my shopping. I remember when it opened. I was thrilled to have a grocery store in my neighborhood again. I remember the days of Homeland being where the Dollar Tree is now.

Of course, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. We all know that. The other meals are important too, just so you know. Sometimes you want something quick and filling.

Lemonade Day has been a part of the Amarillo community for a few years now. It's a great day that kids learn all about starting and running a business. What better way to learn than by opening up their own lemonade stand?

I remember the day I first met Andrew Brandt. I was working at the Amarillo Sox Stadium running the ticket window and also behind the mic working on the field. We were having computer issues and in walked Andrew to fix the problem.

On this “May The Force (4th) Be With You Day”. I can say I am one of the few who haven’t watched all of the “Star Wars” movies. I haven’t. When I tell people this I usually get a look of disbelief. There is a reason. I do own Disney+ so if I wanted to I could binge-watch them all so that I can right this wrong.

Every year it comes and goes. Mother's Day. Now if you are like most moms and are asked this question about Mother's Day you may not want the family to make a fuss. I never really did.

April was fast and furious in my household. We worked on getting my daughter and grandaughter moved. There always seems to be a lot of moving parts. You have to make sure that all of the utilities are turned off.

I may be slow to the party but I had no idea that Amarillo had luxury apartments. I ran across this the other day so of course, I was interested. It didn't surprise me that they were located in Downtown Amarillo.

Buying a house is great. Homeownership is the American Dream. I mean that is what we are told. Let's face it though, owning a home can be a headache at times. It is nice to not be throwing away money on rent.

I just love seeing stories of people who are from the area and making it big. I mean you think growing up you need to be in Los Angeles, you have to be part of that Hollywood scene to make it.

If you own a home you probably got a dreaded letter in the mail in the past few days. If not it is coming. Don't you worry. It will be there. I am talking about your 2022 Notice of Appraised Value letter.