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High School SweetheartsFebruary 2011
They say there’s a lid for every pot. But what if that pot found its lid without much searching? How would it know it was the perfect fit? The couples below knew they’d found their perfect fit early in life. All married their high school (and for some, their junior high school) sweetheart. Cyndi and Bill Boyd What’s in Your Bucket?January 2011
Not everyone wants to sit around waiting to grow old. After middle age arrives, and maybe even after it fades behind, when the kids are all grown, career goals have been accomplished or no longer are as important, there remain endless possibilities waiting to be discovered. For many, the first step along the path of these new adventures is making … Sharing the FaithDecember 2010
There is only one religion, though there are a hundred versions of it. – George Bernard Shaw This is a season full of holidays and, for many, religious rituals. But as we celebrate our own faiths, there are also those who take the opportunity to share traditions with friends who believe differently. The experience, they say, has opened their eyes to … Dress a Girl Around the WorldOctober 2010
Imagine a world where every little girl had the dignity of owning at least one dress. The “Dress a Girl Around the World” campaign hopes to make that a reality, and Houston is playing a big part. Dress a Girl Around the World, part of Hope 4 Women, a division of the Phoenix-based relief ministry Hope 4 Kids International, was … Fútbol FeverSeptember 2010
Baseball’s got competition as America’s favorite pastime. The recent World Cup elevated many Americans’ mild interest in soccer to infatuation. And as soccer is played in more countries than any other sport, there are many opportunities for local soccer fans to play their sport overseas. Little League baseball, softball or youth football players would be hard-pressed to find as many … We’ve Got SpiritAugust 2010
Think school spirit is dead? Maybe it did appear to wane for a while. Just 20 years ago there was little for teens to do for recreation not involving school. Without Facebook or texting, flirting had to take place face to face. Those more mature readers will recall the pulse that ran through their school on game days. Not wearing … Fatherhood at FiftyJune 2010
Life was all planned out. Early retirement, then leisurely pursuits. But the plans of several local men of a certain mature age underwent a few modifications – thanks to the pitter patter of tiny feet. “Yes, if things had worked out differently, I would have liked to have children earlier, but I am so glad I finally got started,” says … Commence the Gift GivingApril 2010
True to its name, a commencement ceremony is about the beginning of a new chapter in life. Fortunately for high-school graduates, commencement is also about gifts. But gift-givers face a difficult choice. What should they pick to honor such a milestone? It can be hard to find something both useful and meaningful. Sterling silver may be traditional and generous, but … Bunk NotesMarch 2010
A mother loitering by the mailbox during the summer months is not an unusual sight. I confess I’ve driven home several times in the middle of the day to check for a thin, battered envelope bearing news from camp. I’m always surprised when I discover that my address is written in my own handwriting. Then I remember that, to make … Love Thy NeighborFebruary 2010
To love our neighbor as ourselves is such a truth for regulating human society, that by that alone one might determine all the cases in social morality.” – John Locke, English philosopher, 1632-1704 Life gets so crazy we need reminders to stop and smell the roses, even on our own street. Some of those roses waiting to be noticed are … What’s in a Letter?February 2010
Letterman jackets have been around a while, and they’re still here. The old-school jackets – with their oversized, school-name initials boldly emblazoned – encompass many of the ideals parents and teachers strive for when educating kids. They are awarded to students who demonstrate exemplary performance and commitment in school service – often in athletics but also through academics, the arts … A Perfect TenJanuary 2010
When local couple Cathy and Joe Garcia-Prats brought home newborn Timmy 16 years ago, their brood of nine boys became an even 10. The large family of boys attracted the notice of The Houston Post, which ran a story shortly after Timmy’s birth. An article soon followed in The Ladies’ Home Journal. Friends impressed with Cathy’s parenting and … Giving a Peace of MeNovember 2009
A boy and his father were walking on a beach where thousands of starfish had washed ashore. Desperate to save them, they gathered as many as they could and returned them to the water. Holding up one starfish, the little boy impatiently asked his father, “What’s the use of trying? There are too many to make a difference.” The father … Hooked on HalloweenOctober 2009
Most of us don’t think of Halloween for almost a full year, until gruesome retail displays and cooler weather remind us to search our closets for dusty decorations. But the more, ah, devoted – that sounds better than “demented” – fans of the holiday plot decorations and scheme their scares year-round. Take Gage Mueller – otherwise known as the Grim … Extreme GrandparentsSeptember 2009
My grandmother always wore high heels. Although her cooking was unrivaled and she could crochet and sew as well as any, she never felt like a typical grandma. Earlier photos show her dressed as a flapper on the back of my grandfather’s motorcycle. Many of us can recall a scrumptious recipe or the things we did at grandma’s house that … |
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