Jim Paris Live (james L. Paris)

In this week’s episode of Still Here, I turn 61 and reflect on a life filled with twists I never expected — moments I thought would be endings that turned out to be beginnings. Inspired by the wisdom of Fred Rogers and grounded in the promise of Romans 8:28, we explore how purpose often emerges from challenge. Then, we shift to the news that’s captured our attention:The brutal winter storm that crippled travel — flights canceled, temperatures plunging to 40 below, and over a million without power.A surge of unrest in Minneapolis after federal immigration enforcement actions resulted in the fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen and subsequent clashes between protesters and ICE/Border Patrol agents, including reports of an officer being seriously injured during protests. Major developments have sparked national debate on use of force, accountability, and federal-local relations.What “peaceful protest” looks like — and how individual incidents are being interpreted and investigated one by one.Housing market dynamics: