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SportzBuzz – May 2011May 2011
As the fourth-ranked Class 5A softball team in the state, the Bellaire Cardinals were once again a powerhouse program this season, capturing 21 victories in their first 25 games. “We played outstanding for much of the season,” said Cardinals head coach Brian Tuffly. “We played good defense, had timely hitting, and of course Gabby Smith is just a dominant … Family DinnerMay 2011
Like so many families, we’re big on routine. Our afternoons are scheduled like crazy and culminate with everyone coming to the table for dinner. So when my 10-year-old complained, “Mommy, you don’t cook anymore,” I noticed. She was right. For all her life, I made it my job to put dinner on the table most weeknights. I’d set the table, … Buzz Kidz by Leah Shkolnick, age 17May 2011
A love of fashionFor as long as I can remember, I have loved all things fashion and design. From making dresses out of tissue paper rescued from gift wrap to being on Nordstrom’s Fashion Board in high school, I wanted to do it all. Fast forward to my senior year at The Emery/Weiner School, where seniors choose an internship … Travel Buzz – New York, New YorkMay 2011
Taking a bite-sized view of the Big AppleIt’s an icon of a city, a place where every square inch of sidewalk holds a special significance: New York City, America’s other capital. From the awe-inspiring Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building, to the economic engine of Wall Street, to the shopping destinations of the stars, the Big Apple … Buzz About Town – May 2011May 2011
Marty McFly would be psyched Polo – The Sport of KingsMay 2011
On a Sunday afternoon, when some folks may be napping on the couch, at least a few Houstonians are engaging in one of the roughest and most dangerous sports around, and I don’t mean football. The game of polo, played over 2,000 years ago by cavalry warriors in faraway places like Japan and Turkey, took off locally when Houstonians Will … Gifts for a LifetimeMay 2011
I am a mother and a writer, and like the shoemaker whose children went barefoot, I have not written anything to mark the years of my own children’s lives. They’ve made do with cheesy greeting cards and embarrassing reminiscing in my blog. Other mothers put me to shame. They archive their thoughts and family stories and give the recollections to … Neighborhood Tails – Grover, age 8May 2011
Grover, age 8
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