Month: November 2019
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In the Garden
Holiday Gift Ideas for Gardeners
Holidays are an excellent time to gather with friends and family, share a special meal, and exchange gifts. Finding the…
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In the Garden
Now’s the Time to Force a Few Spring Flowering Bulbs
When forcing bulbs, select combinations that will provide plenty of color, texture and form. In just fifteen minutes, you can…
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Topics & Perspectives
I was a Judge at the World Food Championships, Taking a Bite Out of Food Sport
The World Food Championship is the largest culinary competition on the planet, and it happened right here in Dallas this…
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Topics & Perspectives
It’s the Memory of the Person That Counts
When I was in high school, I would occasionally drop by my grandmother’s house for a chat. As we sat…
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Topics & Perspectives
Sharing Time and Recalling Memories of Kay
The soft breeze of an early fall evening blew over us. Sunlight slowly faded over the distant tree line. About…
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Arts & Entertainment
Rebecca Collins Finds Creative Inspiration In Nature’s Challenges
Above photo: Self – Rebecca Collins ~ East Dallas artist Rebecca Collins was always inspired by living creatures. For many…
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Topics & Perspectives
AWARE—Preparing Families for the Road Ahead
Cathy was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 48. How could this be? She was in the…
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Travel & Destinations
Dipping Your Toes in the ExPat Pond
Above photo by Claire Tardy ~ Do you enjoy meeting new people and exploring new places? Do you crave a…
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About Town Dining
Discover Café 43 at the George W. Bush Presidential Library on the SMU Campus
Enjoy one of former President and Mrs. Bush’s special dishes. Named for the 43rd President of the United States, Café…
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In the Garden
Plan Ahead for Amaryllis Blooms All Winter Long
Let amaryllis fill your home with flowers for the holidays and keep the blossoms coming all winter long. When you…
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Health & Well-Being
Lasting Friendships Make Life Rich
Our vision may grow blurrier as we grow older, but we gain more clarity. We start to focus on the…
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Book Reviews
Our Symphony with Animals: On Health, Empathy and Our Shared Destinies
How to Keep Your Motivation Strong, Your Vibe High, and Your Quest for Transformation Unstoppable By Aysha Akhtar, M.D., Pegasus…
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Retirement
Retirementhood: Next Exit
Is your blinker on — or have you already taken the exit? Where and what the heck is Retirementhood? We…
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In the Garden
Tending to the Needs of the Garden and Myself
Before I start my day, I step outside to be still as the morning sun kisses my face. In its…
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Life & Lifestyle
I Love My Little TVs — Now Streaming Shows and Movies at Small Screens Near You
When TV broadcasts switched to digital, my heart sank. The little portable TV with an internal antenna I happily toted…
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