Living Well
All About Community: Hometown Life, Retirement Living
You could certainly call Gilbert Brown a lifelong resident of Highland Park.
Read moreFlower Planting Benefits Memory Care Patients
A little gardening makes a huge difference, delivering a harvest of engaging activity and calming social interactions for those in memory care.
Read moreLake Austin Spa: A Guide to Wellness in the New Year
Kersten Rettig: One of my greatest luxuries in life is to go to a spa for a few days to immerse myself in a culture of body, mind, and spiritual wellness. Sure, there are magnificent resorts that include a spa as a guest amenity to enjoy while on vacation; but visiting a spa resort, an enveloping oasis of wellness, is a different experience.
Read morePogo’s Wine & Spirits Wants You to Stop Drinking Alcohol
Kersten Rettig: Well, just for two hours, really.
Read moreMount Everest Memories and Motivational Speaking
Richard Fiske, recounting his 1999 journey up Mount Everest, recalls meeting “Cary Grant,” rubbing car oil over his body, and getting tossed like a kite while holding onto a rope.
Read moreKersten Rettig: Great Ways to Weekend Without Alcohol
It wasn’t that long ago that ordering an alcohol-free drink in a bar or restaurant meant you got water, soda, or tea; maybe someone had apple juice on the menu. Fortunately, today there are plenty of flavorful alcohol-free drinks available at restaurants, bars and in package stores.
Read moreEurope-Bound DSO Oboist Might Live Next Door
Dallas Symphony Orchestra members hail from all over North Texas, including Highland Park, University Park, and Preston Hollow.
Read moreCasseroles Provide Cozy Comfort on Winter Nights
Christy Rost: When chilly winter days turn into cold nights, hearty, hot-from-the-oven casseroles can provide much-needed cozy comfort.
Read moreNexus Aims To Build New ‘Beacon of Hope’
Nexus Recovery Center leaders tout high hopes for a new medical building under construction, plus other improvements planned over the next eight years at the East Dallas campus.
Read moreCandy Cane Christmas Cookies Satisfy Our Inner Child
Christy Rost: Carefully nestled between layers of parchment paper in decorative tins or stacked in transparent cellophane sacs tied with curling ribbon, these gifts are always greeted with smiles and joy.
Read moreDeck the Halls With Jewel Tones and Metallics
Margaret Chambers: Once we put Thanksgiving behind us, it’s time to get serious about decking the halls. Here are some expert decorating tips to help you perfect your home’s signature holiday look for Christmas.
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