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Green MomsMay 2012
The words “Green Moms” may conjure up images of women with hairy armpits feeding their children nothing but raw veggies and crunchy granola. But you won’t find them here. These moms look like most mainstream neighbors – but they have committed to living healthier, eco-friendly lives, in a variety of ways. Although these women say they’re far from100 percent organic, … An Inspiration by ExampleMay 2012
Memorial Day, which is May 28 this year, is the day we honor fallen heroes from military service and war, remembering their efforts on our behalf. In Houston we have a well-regarded medical facility to care for wounded heroes, at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, which most of us call “The VA.” Among the doctors here is Dr. … Lessons from BabeMay 2012
Mom and I were recently discussing why some folks are so unhappy and cranky, and I asked her, “Okay, so why do you think I turned out so happy?” “Because you take after me,” she said. That’s when the idea of Lessons from Babe was born. I’d been a ‘60s, feminist-aspiring, bellbottom-wearing daughter, who was sorely disappointed with my low-achieving … Rumor Has It – May 2012May 2012
Wine and dine, progressively. Nine years ago, Laura and Jerry Kent settled in Spring Valley after leaving Katy. Three years ago, they put together a dinner group of a few nearby neighbors. They wanted to keep it small so that everyone would fit around a dining table. Steve and Jennifer Bass, Tina and Gene Litton, Lory and Scott Margraves, Terry … Buzz About Town – May 2012May 2012
Rad dads and future grads Back Porch – Drowning in MasterpiecesMay 2012
My dining room table is about to become a massive pile of construction paper and paint. School’s almost out for the summer, and a year’s worth of children’s writing and artwork is about to descend. Soon we’ll all be drowning in masterpieces. Once upon a time, impressed with myself, I bought under-bed boxes and started collecting pieces in them. Each … Mom Always Said…May 2012
In the spirit of Mother’s Day, we’re paying tribute to the sage advice our moms always seem to have at the ready. Because for all the advice we didn’t want to hear (“Brush your hair!”), the years of making sure we did our homework and cleaned our rooms (before we did anything else), and the words of wisdom we could … Stylin’ at Prom – Like Father, Like SonApril 2012
The boys are gearing up for prom again, and every year, longtime formal wear store manager LaTanya Johnson helps them find the right tuxedo. These days, she says, anything goes, although the seniors seem to be going back to basics, instead of the printed paisley and plaid vests of recent years. They want a more fitted look and Italian tailoring. … Rumor Has It – April 2012April 2012
Government agent meets mystery-show producer. Jenna Jackson, a former producer of 48 Hours Mystery, met Brendan Gilbert at a mutual friend’s wedding in the northern hills of Italy in the summer of 2010. In less than 48 hours they pronounced themselves guilty of falling in love. They recently married in the Texas Hill Country at the Red Corral … College in Your HometownApril 2012
Deadlines for choosing colleges have passed for some high school seniors and are fast approaching for others. This time of year is all about decisions – roommates, budgets and, also, geography. Where do students want to spend their college years? For some, their hometown is the best option. Last year, while a senior at HISD’s High School for the Performing … Back Porch – Vacation MayhemApril 2012
Pre-children, our friends who have a farm not far from Houston often invited us up for the weekend. I remember one particular spring weekend – gorgeous weather, wildflowers blooming, blue sky. Perfect. Our friends made sure everyone felt comfortable in their rooms. They put us up in the back house, just a little away from the main house and private, … Healing our Urban ForestApril 2012
The drought of 2011 left its ugly mark not only on our national forests, but also on our city parks and streets. As the hot and dry days stretched to weeks and months, I had an urge to store jugs of water in my car to dump on stressed trees when driving around town. Obviously one water crusader is not … No Prescription? No PillApril 2012
Angelina didn’t worry that she was committing a crime. She knew she was, but it didn’t matter. She was more worried about her upcoming presentation before her boss. It was a high-stress moment for an aspiring writer working a prestigious internship. “I was so terrified of my boss,” said Angelina (not her actual name), “and was about to go into … Buzz About Town – April 2012April 2012
Superheroes for a super cause Rumor Has It – March 2012March 2012
From beach to lake romance. Melissa Joachim suspected nothing when her boyfriend Justin Krost called her to come outside while they were on a Florida beach trip with the Joachims. He had strewn a walkway of rose petals on the sand to two chairs and a bottle of champagne with wine glasses to pop the question at sunset. Fast forward … |
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