Topics & Perspectives
Delve into timeless philosophies, historical retrospectives, and life stories. Understand generational comparisons, engage in advocacy and philanthropy, and explore modern lifestyles for the mature audience.
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More Than Just Cookies!
Jennifer Bartkowski, CEO, Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas. Photos by Kim Leeson. Through Girl Scouts, Jennifer Bartkowski learned how to make…
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Soles4Souls: Changing lives one sole at a time
Photos courtesy of Soles4Souls ~ One shoe changed Cinderella’s life. Thanks to Soles4Souls, the shoes you donate can change lives,…
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Dispatch from the Transition
Part 1: Deciding to Leave It’s “T-minus very few days” before I pack up and leave Texas after 23 years.…
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Regenerative Viticulture: A Positive Solution for Climate Change
Every day you hear terrifying news about climate change, and you should be concerned. But what you hardly ever hear…
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Turkey Duty for the Generations
I grew up going to my grandma’s or my mother’s house for Thanksgiving. But now, for years, my home is…
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Spreading Warmth & Kindness — One Handmade Scarf at a Time
It was May of 2012, and close to the end of my 33rd year of teaching. Along with the usual…
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The Aura of Legitimacy & Human Rights
There is a common misconception in organized society that anything done within the structure of society carries with it the…
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Buckner International: Hope for Dallas Families
When you mention the name Buckner in Dallas, most people will think of the Buckner Orphan’s Home in East Dallas.…
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Dispatches from Growing Up
As a child, I thought my Aunt Angie knew everything. When I looked up at her and asked how it…
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Treasures & Thieves: Art Crime Expert Laura Evans
Tracing art crimes through the great museums of Europe. No one tells a true-crime story quite like art crime expert…
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The Early Bird Special
I’ve seen many productions of the 1967 musical You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown. The cast always energizes the first…
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How the War in Ukraine Impacts the Wine You Drink
Think about your favorite wine. Is it Italian Prosecco, French Rosé, or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc? Or is it South…
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Rebecca Winn—The Writer in Her Garden
Photos by Kim Leeson ~ In honor and memory of Rebecca Winn — a beautiful person and lover of gardening.…
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The Journey of Jane Goodall
Photo above: Jane Goodall, 35 years after her original observations watching the Gombe Chimpanzees | Becoming Jane: The Evolution of…
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Vinyl Records: What goes around comes back around
Whether you own a record player or rely on streaming channels to access your favorite music, vinyl records have made…
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Café Momentum: Helping Young People Thrive
Submitted by: Laura Beth Lopez ~ In 2011, the hottest dinner reservation in Dallas wasn’t for an exotic tasting menu…
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