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Travel & Destinations
Fort Davis and the Davis Mountains
As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the rugged peaks of the Davis Mountains, I…
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Health & Well-Being
Expand Delight
Wouldn’t we all want to brighten our lives with more delight? Aging can bring challenges, b ut it can also…
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Health & Well-Being
Ditching Heavy Makeup this Season?
Do you prefer to showcase your skin’s natural glow instead of hiding it under layers of makeup this season? With…
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Weddings & Celebrations
Say ‘I Do’ to a Destination Wedding
For Texas brides, the notion of a traditional hometown wedding may seem deeply ingrained in your DNA from the moment…
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In the Garden
Grow Delicious Fruit in Containers
Thanks to compact fruit plant varieties, you can have fun picking fresh fruit growing in containers right outside your door.…
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Recipes For Grown Ups
A Sweet Memory: My Mother’s Coca-Cola Cake
After moving to a new home in a new city, I found myself rummaging through my mother’s old recipe box,…
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Recipes For Grown Ups
Baked Salmon Puffs with Sriracha Remoulade
Baked Salmon Puffs are a heart-healthy meal I have served for Mother’s Day, special occasions, and other celebrations for years.…
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Weddings & Celebrations
Mother’s Day Gifts Sure to Please
With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s the perfect time to celebrate the special mom in your life with…
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Health & Well-Being
Ann Ranson: Featured Guest on the ‘Renewed Minds’ Podcast
Our esteemed writer, Ann Ranson, was recently featured on the popular podcast ‘Renewed Minds with Leslie O’Hare.’ O’Hare, captivated by Ranson’s…
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Life & Lifestyle
Photographing the Eclipse — How I Did It
What lenses will I need? Where should I position myself? Will clouds obscure the eclipse? I’m nervous! These thoughts occupied…
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Arts & Entertainment
Tom Hoitsma
The 2019 North Dallas tornado made artist Tom Hoitsma think about the courage, strength, and tenacity it takes to be…
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Life & Lifestyle
How to Downsize in an Upsized World
In a society that often encourages us to “upsize” our orders, it’s essential to contemplate the effects of our consumerist…
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Life & Lifestyle
You Screen. I Screen—We All Screen for…Which Screen?
I own a smartphone that satisfies my personal talk and text habits, a tablet and laptop for my entertainment and…
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Recipes For Grown Ups
Coca-Cola Chocolate Sheet Cake
Recreated by Sharon Kurtz ~ Savor a nostalgic, sweet indulgence from days gone by. This cake is one of my…
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