(January 27, 2014) It usually happened every year around the end of January. I had to acknowledge my failure to keep New Year’s resolutions. I’ve done much better since I quit making them. Last year I decided to forgo resolutions after considering my track record: the rabbit-like start; the tortoise-like progression; the road-kill finish. I […]
ROCKWALL (January 27, 2014) The Boy Scouts of America are a group of young men, ages 10 to 18, who like to help others and learn the values of life. Scouts do volunteer work for the community, enjoy exciting field trips and experience outdoor adventures. In Boy Scouts there are ranks, similar to the military. […]
ROCKWALL (January 26, 2014) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will host a fundraising event for Ladies in Full Effect, or L.I.F.E., from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, February 24th. Fifteen percent of all food purchases made during this time will be donated to L.I.F.E. L.I.F.E. is passionate about mentoring other ladies. Founded by […]
ROCKWALL (January 26, 2014) In the mid 1940’s, the fledgling TV industry began broadcasting Gillette’s Cavalcade of Sports, which had originally been a radio program. This was the real beginning of the glory days of sports broadcasting, lasting into the 1960’s. Those of my generation can still hear the “Look Sharp/Be Sharp” theme song in […]
A good friend of ours that we attended church with in the late 1970’s told a great story from her childhood. First you must see the docile, calm, family atmosphere picture as she, her siblings and their mom were sitting in the living room watching TV. Now it was the father’s routine upon taking a […]
ROCKWALL (January 22, 2014) Days before American Heart Month begins Feb. 1, one heart-healthy diet plan has again drawn praise from medical experts for its ability to help prevent diseases such as diabetes and heart disease — the leading cause of death for both men and women, according the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. […]
I don’t know if I could make it as a kid these days. Many of the junior highers I teach need a personal assistant with the myriad of lessons, and practices, and select teams, and personal coaches, and trainers, and workouts. Those practices and trainings aren’t for naught, either, so every weekend is packed with […]
ROCKWALL (January 16, 2014) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall presents HEALTHY HEARTS ROCK!, an informative program about women’s heart health, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, January 31 at Culpepper’s Steakhouse, 309 E. I-30 in Rockwall. The guest speaker will be Tulika Jain, MD. Seating is limited. RSVP by Monday, January 27 to Melanie […]
(January 7, 2014) Tenet Healthcare’s three North Texas hospitals, Centennial Medical Center in Frisco, Doctors Hospital at White Rock Lake in Dallas and Lake Pointe Medical Center in Rowlett , recently launched the “Path to Health” campaign to help patients and community members understand the new healthcare laws and the insurance options available under the Affordable Care […]
Rockwall Master Gardeners Association hosts 2014 gardening class series ROCKWALL (January 4, 2014) Gardening is a pleasing pastime and filling your garden with plants you started yourself from seeds simply doubles the pleasure. If you think that growing from seed is difficult and takes too much time and equipment, the steps and tips taught in […]