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Back-to-school BasicsAugust 2009
Hard times in the real world have little effect on the social politics of high school. In those hallways, it is less about what you have in the bank and more about what you have in the closet. This year the tightened belt is in, and so are a lot of other ways to save money and still look cool for … Yours, Mine, and OursAugust 2009
High-school students are just taking their seats in first period as the cross-country team finishes its workout and hits the showers. The girls’ locker room takes on a backstage-at-a-fashion-show sort of chaos as teens trade in their sports gear for classroom-worthy style. It was amid this hustle and flow of morning routine that three girls from different grades came up … Give Back GetawayJuly 2009
Memorial mom Anita Gaylor says the last family vacation she went on was grungy, sweaty, dirty and exhausting – and she loved every minute of it. This wasn’t a typical vacation. Anita and her family – husband Stuart and kids Graham, 17, Mollie, 14, and Sophie, 12 – spent their winter holiday building a house for a young mother in … Doggie DangersJune 2009
Grab a pair of scissors. If you are a pet owner, you may want to cut this out and keep it handy. The temperature is creeping up, and, for Houston pet lovers, that means it is time to get outside and enjoy all that Mother Nature has to offer. The grass, flowers and sun are a bonus to living in … Remembering MomMay 2009
Never being able to say the word ‘mummy’ again in your life sounds like a small thing,” Prince William of Wales said last month. “However, for many, including me, it’s now really just a word – hollow and evoking only memories.” The prince gave voice to what many will be feeling this Mother’s Day. For those who have lost a … Love Shouldn’t HurtApril 2009
It’s bound to have happened to you. While driving in Houston, you duck onto a side street and forget your way out of one of the city’s labyrinth-style neighborhoods. With every turn of the wheel you get deeper in, still trying to mentally hold on to that original spot as a sort of compass. But before you know it, you’re … Tourist in you Own TownMarch 2009
The first part of planning any trip usually begins with a guidebook and maybe a map. These days it is sure to involve Internet searches, scouring Web sites, and reading travelogue after travelogue looking for any hint of something interesting to see or do. It is a quest to find that memorable experience. All for a city or town we … Gifts That GiveFebruary 2009
In the month meant for hearts and flowers, here are gifts that will keep you out of the doghouse with a spouse and in the winner’s circle with friends and family. Each of these items do more than just make the thought count, they leave local charities sitting pretty. Support with legs Digital RevolutionFebruary 2009
It’s the 21st century and by now we are supposed to be living in space, driving our flying cars, and, at the very least, teleporting as fast as Captain Kirk can say, “Beam me up, Scotty!” No, it is not the future science fiction once promised. As we settle solidly into this new century, the most sci-fi part of our … A Wii Bit of FunDecember 2008
Video Games. Rock ‘n’ roll. Dancing. Sports. Each are thought of as child’s play, but an older generation is finding new life in the activities of their youth. We assembled a group of 10 Buzz readers over 50 to try out Nintendo’s new Wii system and prove there’s no age limit on a good time. Sister Jean Marie — Nun … Gifts Outside the BoxNovember 2008
The gift-giving season is upon us. And whether you have a friend who has everything, a wife with no more room for anything, or just want to avoid buying another smart-looking shirt, here is a list of ideas. These are presents no one already has, take up no space, and may just be a better fit than something found on … Be What You Want to BeOctober 2008
Facial Surgeon – Lily Iero, age 6 – Condit Elementary Too Young to ForgetSeptember 2008
For people battling against Alzheimer’s, whether as caregiver or survivor, looking back is often filled with pain and regret. The few willing to share the lessons learned along a dark and often agonizing journey, graciously give hope and light to others. It is a journey Melissa Maxwell began four years ago with her husband. Ted Thorson was ambitious, decisive force on the … Too Cool for SchoolAugust 2008
Hot fashions for back to schoolAdults keep an eye on fashion shows for what’s hot and happening, but when you’re in high school the only runway that matters goes to and from class. Rock it out |
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