Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County and Right at Home partner to provide support and information to caregivers. Rockwall County (July 3, 2025) – We are excited to announce a caregiver support program in Rockwall! Right at Home, In-Home Care and Assistance, and Meals on Wheels Senior Services of Rockwall County are partnering […]
Rockwall County (June 27, 2025) – Many people’s first venture into canning is either through pickles or jams because they are nearly failsafe when following the recommended guidelines for preserving foods. My first start was pickled jalapeños and to this day it is still a staple in my cupboard. I’m going to give a step […]
Rockwall, TX (June 29, 2025) – All boom and no doom. Americans love fireworks—the sounds of war without its destruction. We delight in patriotic events that, for most of us, require no national duty. Patriotism is defined by love for one’s country, best displayed by courage and self-sacrifice during times of threat. On the unpretty […]
Rockwall, TX (June 26, 2025) – Independence Day is more than a holiday. It’s truly a time to reflect, celebrate, and reaffirm the core values that define our nation. As we gather to honor this meaningful day, I want to use my voice to remind us all of the core values of the United States, […]
Rockwall, TX (June 2, 2025) – Being confused, anxious, and overwhelmed is common when communicating with healthcare providers. When you are a primary caregiver for someone, a layer of concern often arises, as there is a balance between respecting the person receiving care and the responsibility of providing and obtaining accurate information so that the […]
Rockwall, TX (May 27, 2025) – Memorial Day was just this last weekend, and many started their vacation and had happy times with their family. But what was it like for the people who lost a loved one in the military? It’s a tough subject when you write about a Soldiers death. Especially when that […]
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2025) – While gardening may be an art form all its own, producing art from the garden can be as rewarding as the work put into the garden itself. Flower arranging, in its many forms, may be what comes to mind first. However, arrangements don’t last long. What if you want […]
Rockwall, TX (May 16, 2025) – In May, as we celebrate National Small Business Week, it’s tempting to offer only applause and cheer. Yes, our small businesses are resilient, creative, and generous. They are the lifeblood of the Rockwall area and countless towns across America. But if we stop at feel-good slogans, we do them—and […]
Rockwall, TX (May 15, 2025) – Do high-school students still suffer the required reading of books written hundreds of years ago? As a teenager, I had little interest in an assignment to read Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. But I became hooked and read more of his plays, which kept me up past midnight—unable to […]
Fate, TX (May 15, 2025) – A pleasant May morning and I am out in the dayspring, listening to birdsong. The feathered kids are cheerfully feisty this morning. Mama Cardinal has been sipping at the hollowed-out watering stone near the Kitty Memorial Garden, and Papa chipped his clipped lingo at the end of the wall […]