(ROCKWALL, TX — December 25, 2017) Have you ever heard the phrase, gilding the lily? It’s a term that comes to my mind often, especially when I’m decorating for Christmas. My mantel or my dining room table can always stand up under one more bit of bling, something sparkly and reflective. It’s hard to guild […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 22, 2017) We have all heard the negative reports from across our land of instances where the Christmas Season is assailed, and it seems that all the Grinches of Christmas ban together each year in one voice to shout down the traditions of Christmas. Yes, we know the crazy stories of […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 18, 2017) Have you noticed the characters in Christmas? We have romanticized the sights and smells, but I think the reality of the scene needs to be re-noticed. Yes, there are angels and glory, awe and surprise, but there is also fear and isolation. Jesus was not born in a palace. […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 11, 2017) Have you ever heard of Thankmas? We have friends who celebrate Christmas at Thanksgiving. They’re better parents & in-laws than we are. They get together with their kids at Thanksgiving allowing the in-laws the blessing of having them at Christmas. I was reminded of this when I received the […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — December 7, 2017) The chili simmered on the Coleman stove as I tiptoed around so not to kick dirt in it while gathering wood for a fire. Freezing temperatures neared, and I knew Ireland and I would need to start a toasty campfire before slipping into our sleeping bags. The solar power […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — November 29, 2017) It’s my favorite holiday, though I don’t observe it well. Maybe I could be excused for still trying to get Christmas right since it only comes once a year, or, maybe not, since I’ve had plenty of years to practice. One of my challenges is gift-giving because I’ve never […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – Nov. 7, 2017) Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Rockwall was recently named by the Leapfrog Group as a repeat recipient of their highest grade for safe, quality care. The “A” Safety Grade was awarded to Texas Health Rockwall based on publicly reported criteria directly related to the provision of care. The hospital, celebrating […]
ROCKWALL/HEATH/FATE, TX (Nov. 2, 2017) Here’s a digital look at our November print edition. Our print publication delivers monthly to more than 20,000 homes and businesses throughout Rockwall and Heath. Extra copies are available for pick up at the Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce, the JER Chilton YMCA, the Rockwall County Library and various local businesses. Meals on Wheels […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) She leaps and she spins. And the rest of us try to keep up with her. I was somewhat petrified before meeting Raina. Not scared stiff—just stiff. Now, a decade later, I’m thankful for the years of attending her cardio-exercise classes at a local gym. Her dance routines, which […]
(ROCKWALL, TX — October 30, 2017) It’s embarrassing to say, but I still get teary-eyed when I watch Cinderella Man, and the first time I saw Russell Crowe’s portrayal of the Depression Era boxer, James J. Braddock, I was a blubbering idiot. Angie elbowed me, whispering how I needed to get ahold of myself. I […]