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Thermostat Gender Wars
From Memorial Day until the Fourth of July, Americans are happy and proud, as both events are bookended with a salute to our troops over the centuries, our freedoms, dining on burgers while watching fireworks.
Joy in June
June is arguably the best month of summer for Dallasites: light and cool enough to sit outside, relaxed enough for the kids to stay up a little later, and paced a little less frenzied.
Seeking Balance In Culture, Nature
Hi, I’m Len, and I’m a recovering dieter.
Wading Through All the Fake Stuff
The bogus email I just deleted was an invoice for $672, ostensibly from a business friend. Who got hacked? We both sighed and changed our passwords. Discerning reality is exhausting these days: fake bills, fake phone calls from “government agencies,” fake news. Especially that.
Be Better Versions of Ourselves
Do you ever notice that sometimes a word or thought repeatedly comes up in your mind and you wonder why?
Such a Short, Mercurial Month
February is an important month in the culture wars. The shortest month roars in with the Super Bowl, not only pitting football fans against each other but also
At The Threshold of January 2019
As I don my exercise clothes with renewed resolve again on Jan. 1, I start simmering black-eyed peas for luck, tackle my Quicken, and clean up the post-holiday flotsam.
What Comes After Righteous Indignation Over Abuse?
I’m Catholic, and I’m mad as hell! I’m mad multiple occurrences of clergy sexual abuse have plagued us; I’m mad these men have violated so many children
Forgettable Gifts Galore
In a year with precious little good news, the calendar brings great news for merchants and shoppers in America: an early Thanksgiving – Nov. 22. The holiday
Reasons for Giving, Volunteering
On a recent Sunday at church, I was appealing to the congregation to support our food pantry, the Holy Trinity Center. While practicing my talk, I concluded
Butterflies, Africa, and Recycling
If you read my column with any regularity, I’m sure you already think I’m a tree-hugger. If you think of me as the annoying person at a dinner party that’s
Leaning into Older Age
As a mom, I well remember that sweltering August in ages past when my sweating son sported his red sweater over his school uniform, denoting his “senior” status
Art and Hope for the Homeless
My recent visit to the Stewpot left me filled with hope, hope for people that are homeless and hope for families that are struggling to avoid becoming homeless
Best Month of the Year
Best month of the year? Clearly October. It’s a great month weather-wise for traveling abroad, to the country, the lake, or for most of us, finally just
