Bed, Bath, and Biscuits: A Dog’s Thanksgiving

Bed, Bath, and Biscuits: A Dog’s Thanksgiving

“…wild animals and all cattle, small creatures and flying birds… Let them praise the name of the Lord, for his name alone is exalted.” –Psalm 148:10, 13* (ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – Nov. 10, 2019) I can almost taste it. But roast turkey is off limits for me these days, according to my vet, who said, “No more […]

November’s National Diabetes Month focuses on Heart Disease

November’s National Diabetes Month focuses on Heart Disease

(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 6, 2019) November is National Diabetes Month; and this year the National Institutes for Health is highlighting the link between diabetes and heart disease.  According the NIH, when blood sugar is high and moving through blood vessels, the heart can be damaged, leading to heart disease. “We think of diabetes as […]

Dodie’s accepting orders for deep fried turkeys, or dine-in for a Cajun feast

Dodie’s accepting orders for deep fried turkeys, or dine-in for a Cajun feast

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Dodie’s Cajun Diner at The Harbor will be open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Thanksgiving, serving up a Cajun-inspired feast complete with deep fried turkey breast* infused with a special blend of Cajun spices, sliced and served with Rosemary and Mushroom Brown Gravy; Cornbread or Oyster Stuffing; […]

Lake Pointe Church to host Rockwall Community Blood Drive

Lake Pointe Church to host Rockwall Community Blood Drive

Carter BloodCare is grateful for donations: blood shares life, hope with others (ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 28, 2019) Giving thanks is a good way to start your day, especially if you enjoy excellent health. Carter BloodCare is thankful for the hundreds of members of our community that volunteer to give of themselves through blood donation, to […]

Walking and Brain Health

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 14, 2019) One health fact that everyone should know by now is that walking is good for you.  Equipment is minimal – just comfortable shoes.  There are no gym fees, no heavy weights, and you can certainly go at your own pace.  Listen to music, think, let your dog enjoy the great […]

Black Holes and Other Scary Things to Ponder

(ROCKWALL, TX – Oct. 9, 2019) Midway Island is home to the cormorants, long-necked birds with voracious appetites. Sadly, a massive patch of non-biodegradable refuse is swirling in that area of the Pacific Ocean, and these elegant creatures are dying prematurely—their stomachs filled with plastic debris. That’s only one terrible consequence of garbage patches at sea. […]

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