For a long time, bottles have dominated the beer industry, craft or otherwise. Increasingly however, cans have encroached on bottles’ territory, becoming more and more common as the preferred choice of breweries across the U.S. and to a a lesser extent, Europe. Some people take issue with this, often associating cans with cheaper, lower quality, […]
I always wanted a relationship like my parents. My dad passed away when I was 31 years old and I can truly say, I never once heard my parents fight. Not bicker, not argue, nothing.They were teammates, friends, partners, pals. They really didn’t have reason to argue. I told a therapist once that my parents […]
He brought me to the banqueting house, and his banner over me was love. –Song of Solomon 2:4 Heart-shaped chocolate boxes abound for Valentine’s Day, and some can be found even in senior-living communities, though romantic couples are hard to find. But one residential center I have visited was abuzz for months over a pair […]
Dena Childs Elder of Rockwall has organized an event to empower and support women, called Steps in Sisterhood, or S.I.S. She writes, “Okay ladies, it’s a new year, why not try something new? Do you ever think about those women that might be fighting a personal and silent battle, or that woman that feels so […]
Live Entertainment by Sandy Bates on Valentine’s Day Dodie’s at The Harbor in Rockwall is offering a two day sweetheart deal to celebrate Valentine’s Day with an exclusive, chef-inspired menu available Friday, February 14 through Saturday, February 15. (Regular menu also available). The sailboats, lighthouse, walking trails and picturesque sunsets over Lake Ray Hubbard provide […]
Understanding the difference between urgent and emergent care If your family is like mine, any fun weekend is likely to turn chaotic at a moment’s notice. Unfortunately, chaos sometimes turns into a critical need for medical attention. I have come to realize, from experience, that planning ahead for that possibility is as necessary as the […]
The World Food Championships recently announced that it will hold its 9th annual Tournament of Champions from November 6-10, 2020 at one of Dallas’ most historic venues, Centennial Hall at Fair Park. Fair Park, which serves as the location for many popular events such as the State Fair of Texas, the North Texas Irish Festival […]
I heaved a sigh of relief as my husband, Jim, pulled a chunk of splintered wood from the palm of my hand. A small piece remained behind, and weeks later, though I couldn’t see it, the splinter still smarted if I touched the right spot. Jim’s own little splinter was more elusive. He’d rubbed one […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — Dec. 2, 2019) The familiar melodies arrive around the same time as poinsettias. Like cough medicines and Menthol lozenges we purchase this time of year, their lyrics may soothe us: What Child is this, who, laid to rest/On Mary’s lap is sleeping?1 Though the nations may rage and winter weather behave likewise, […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 12, 2019) Growing up, I remember my mom making holiday treat boxes for all of our friends and family. Every year between Thanksgiving and Christmas she would spend days working on them. All surfaces of our kitchen would be covered in little red and green plastic boxes, colored tissue paper, chocolate covered […]