(ROCKWALL, TX – September 14, 2015) The best part about having children is that they can give you grandchildren. Now, I am not saying I didn’t enjoy my kids; it’s just that I was a very young mom who was scared of making mistakes. Their grandparents, Mema and Dado and Mimi and Grandaddy, were very […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 3, 2015) Rockwall Parks & Recreation will host a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, September 16 at The Center, 108 E. Washington St. in Rockwall. A variety of vendors will be present at the Health Fair. Vendors will include healthcare providers, doctors, retirement communities, and much […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – September 11, 2015) The Rockwall County Library is pleased to present award-winning author Grace Lin at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Friday, September 25. Join them at the library for this FREE talk with a nationally-acclaimed children’s author. Grace Lin is the author of more than a dozen books including picture books, early readers, […]
(ROCKWALL/HEATH, TX – September 1, 2015) Georgia Mae Hendrix often wears a white sweater over a colorful blouse. And she can wear a smile. Residents of the assisted living facility where I once-a-week lead exercise have more in common than silver hair and close ages—mostly north or south of ninety. They rarely get excited; they […]
(ROWLETT, TX – August 31, 2015) Lake Pointe Medical Center has joined the Texas Ten Step Star Achiever Breastfeeding Learning Collaborative, a five-year quality improvement project aimed at developing facility environments that support a mother’s choice to breastfeed. Currently, only 21.3 percent of Texas mothers exclusively breastfeed for six months – the AAP recommendation. Breastfeeding […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 31, 2015) Back in 1975, a new Boy Scout troop emerged in Rockwall. Troop 83 was chartered by the First United Methodist Church. It started with only 12 boys and now has 77 active scouts. The troop has seen many changes over the years, yet has remained a strong and contributing force […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 27, 2015) As we dance into our Golden Years with the Beatles singing in our heads, many seniors look forward to retiring and traveling the world. But even the best made plans can hit a bump in the road. Welcome to the SandwichGeneration! This phrase was coined in 1981 by Dorothy Miller, […]
(ROCKWALL, HEATH, TX – August 22, 2015) In the 1970’s sitcom Good Times, James Carter “Jimmy” Walker’s character frequently let out a big “Dyn-o-mite” during the show. This popular catch phrase was born out of his character’s outgoing personality. Because we are drawn to people who are confident and have a positive attitude, it was […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 22, 2015) “The sun is going to keep coming up.” That’s a healthy perspective shared by Carolyn K. these days. The RockwallCounty resident wasn’t always so sure. She experienced a series of sad events that began around 15 years ago with the death of her mother. On the heels of this first […]
(ROCKWALL, TX – August 17, 2015) “Back to School” is here and parents have a lot on their minds. Shopping, coordinating schedules, and returning to a normal routine are priorities. After the summer, part of this back to school ritual often focuses on getting the family back to healthy eating patterns. With at least four […]