I’ll never forget my son’s first Little League baseball game. He was so proud to don the royal blue and white uniform, complete with new baseball pants and cleats. When the kindergarten team took the field we all had high hopes for a momentous start to the season. The young players, however, were mostly interested in finishing the game so …
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What’s App?January 2013
Some mobile apps promise to simplify your life. Others simply promise to entertain. What’s not simple or entertaining, however, is figuring out which ones are worth downloading. To narrow the options, we’ve gone to your neighbors. Here are 13 free apps they say you should check out in 2013. (All are for both Android and iPhone/iPad except where noted.) MapMyRun… Navigating KindergartenAugust 2012
The summer before my oldest child started kindergarten I listened intently to advice from neighborhood moms. What they told me was largely logistical – which backpack to buy, which committees to volunteer for and how to follow carpool-line rules. Looking back, the advice I wish I had gotten would have had nothing to do with supplies or how to join … Memorial Markettes – Fifty and FabulousApril 2012
The year 1962 had its fair share of firsts. The first Walmart store opened its doors. The Rolling Stones made their debut. Johnny Carson became the host of The Tonight Show. And, if you were a teenage girl living in Memorial, you had the opportunity to audition for the inaugural class of Memorial High School’s drill team, the Markettes.… Holiday SweetsDecember 2011
What would the holidays be without sugary sweets and treats to pad our waistlines and keep us warm through the oh-so-frigid Houston winter? Last year’s December issue included a story about holiday recipes that was so well-loved we decided to bring back the theme this year. Perhaps this is the start of our own holiday tradition here at The Buzz… Tracing Your Family TreeNovember 2011
When my son was in kindergarten he came home from school asking about our heritage. He had been given the task of re-creating the flag from his country of origin. “That’s easy,” I told him. “Your father’s family is Swedish, and mine is Dutch.” We googled “Swedish flag,” and he got out his crayons and completed the assignment. No one … Sisters for LifeJune 2011
Sororities get a bad rap. If you believe the movies, they are full of rich white girls who date only frat guys, party non-stop, and consider themselves socially superior to everyone else on campus. Oh, and they’re all blonde and not very bright. In reality, you might be surprised to know sororities require that young women keep up their grades, … Are You Ready for Camp?March 2011
For parents of young children, the thought of sending their babies off to sleep-away camp for the first time can be daunting. It seems unimaginable that a third grader who can barely remember to bring his homework home can survive two weeks without parental assistance and nagging. When and if you decide to take the plunge and send your youngster … Taking the StageFebruary 2011
Some young children are innately theatrical. Their parents are audiences for countless singing performances in the living room and puppet shows behind the couch. For these little ones, all the world is, indeed, a stage. As they get older, however, in part because of burgeoning self awareness and peer pressure to be cool, home-theater productions often meet the same fate … Sweet TraditionDecember 2010
Most of us have something personal that signals the start of the holiday season. For some, it’s choosing the perfect tree from the same farm each year. For others, it’s the smell of wassail on the stove. For some of us, it’s your brother-in-law starting to hint about the upcoming director’s-cut Blu-ray release of yet another science fiction video. But … Helping the HomelessNovember 2010
The scene is all too familiar: You approach an intersection hoping to get through the light before it turns red, but you don’t make it in time. So now you’re stuck next to a panhandler on the corner. Do you give him money? Or do you stare straight ahead hoping he’ll move on? During those uncomfortable moments at the red … The Sibling CouncilNovember 2010
Sibling relationships can be tough, especially as adults. Even those who get along have leftover childhood issues that can prevent a strong bond. One local woman, Laura Widing, and her brothers have tackled the issue head on with what they call The Sibling Council. Once a year, siblings Bill, Laura, Brad and Eric Widing get together for a long weekend. … Mascot MadnessAugust 2010
Some people look back on their high school years as ones of insecurity and hesitation. If they had the chance for a do-over, they say they would be more self assured and worry less what others think. Easier said than done, but perhaps a bit of anonymity helps. By staying behind the mask, high school mascots get to do just … Taking FlightAugust 2010
During the summer of 1972 in Italy, 9-year-old Stefano Costantini watched his father, Mario, diligently build a model airplane. For months, Mario worked in his basement, crafting the glider from balsa wood. Stefano dreamed of the day they would launch the masterpiece. Finally, father and son climbed a hill near their home and found the perfect place for takeoff. Mario … Shattered DreamsJune 2010
Operator: “9-1-1. What is your emergency?” Caller: “Help! I need help. We’ve had an accident. My friends. They’re hurt bad! One of them might be dead. He’s not moving. Please hurry!” Operator: “OK, sir. Where are you?” Caller: “I’m at school. At Jesuit. Please hurry. There’s lots of blood!” Operator: “Stay where you are. Do not attempt to move anyone.”… |
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