Rockwall, TX (November 10, 2023) – My grandparents were Finnish immigrants, settling on the Keeweenaw Peninsula, in the Copper Country, Upper Peninsula of Michigan. “Ukki”, as we called my grandfather, worked as a copper miner and owned a small property in Allouez; a home for his family with a barn across the lane, cows and a […]
Iconic Tex-Mex restaurant bringing fresh food and fun atmosphere to Terrell TERRELL, TX (October 26, 2023) – Chuy’s, Austin-based Tex-Mex restaurant, is opening in Terrell this December. The restaurant will be located at 300 TX-557 Spur and is scheduled to host their grand opening on Tuesday, December 5. Founded in 1982, Chuy’s offers a unique […]
ROCKWALL, TX (Oct. 25, 2023) A brave thirty-four-year-old left his native Scotland in 1858 and traveled four and a half months with his young bride to their chosen destination in the South Pacific. Though thankful to finally arrive at their intended island, relief soon gave way to horror and dismay. The local inhabitants were naked […]
Rockwall, TX (October 24, 2023) – If I asked you to tell me how many green cars you saw today, what would you say? Most likely you would think for a moment, then shrug your shoulders saying, “I have no idea!” That is because until reading this article, you didn’t know I wanted you to […]
Dallas, Texas (October 23, 2023) – The Rose Table is delighted to announce the new Fairytale Collection. There are seven designs in the collection: Happily Ever After, You’re Never Too Old for Fairytales, Believe in Magic, Livin’ that Fairytale Life, Make Your Own Magic, Fairytale Vibes, and The Rose Table’s signature crown, all with whimsical […]
Rockwall, TX (October 20, 2023) – I have a friend who frequents thrift stores. She recently shared a photo of a treasure she had passed up while on a foraging expedition. The photo showed a red, green, and blue snowman, crafted of Playdoh, with perky yellow buttons, requisite carrot nose and a winsome sky-blue derby. […]
Rockwall, TX (October 16, 2023) – This article was first published in December of 2009 and then again in 2020. It is being repeated at the request of numerous readers. Anyone who spent any time in Vietnam, especially around the Danang area, knew of “Monkey Mountain”. It was one of several spindly shafts of rock […]
Rockwall, TX (October 10, 2023) – On Wednesday, October 25, 2023 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., the Rockwall Police Department will be hosting a Substance Abuse Forum at Gene Burton College and Career Academy at 2301 John King Blvd, in Rockwall, TX. The forum is intended for parents and teens to learn about the […]
Rockwall, TX (September 28, 2023) – At this point, I think we can safely say the 100-degree days are behind us. For me, this means casseroles, soups, stews, chili, cornbread, cobblers, and all the other fall things. Growing up, my mom made this casserole almost weekly. It was one of her go-to meals. It’s easy, […]
Rockwall, TX (October 9, 2023) – This is an abbreviated repeat of an article I wrote in 2008. When assigned to the 10th Special Forces in Bad Tolz, Germany in 1961-1964, I served with some very interesting Soldiers. One of the most illustrious was a fellow officer by the name of Larry Thorne. Larry was a […]