An epiphany that inspired leadership, lifelong learning and a commitment to literacy BY KARYN BRODSKY Raising oneself up from extreme poverty is a major challenge for anyone to conquer, but it was Jeff Willie’s revelation at age 19 that would forever change his life. The current Allen, TX resident was…
A Guide to Texas Staycations By Erin O’Connell Wild about Waco | Waco, Texas What’s better than a family-fun trip to Waco, Texas? For HGTV’s Fixer Upper fans, not much. While it’s true that Magnolia Market and the Silos are a must see, Waco has much more than meets…
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on DART and ride to the Dallas St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival March 17. Need a few pointers on how DART can take you to all things green, Irish and festive? Here are six tips to make your trip to the parade and festival as easy as…
This spring break get your family time on track with a DARTable staycation. Getting there is half the adventure! Here are a few of the unique destinations and experiences that are just a short walk from a DART rail station or bus stop. Go Wild, Go West Every child (and…
By Dr. Dean Beckloff Grief is more than sadness – it’s pain that feels deep and hard. Sometimes it comes in tiny packages over a smaller loss, and other times it can be the overwhelming kind that is beyond pain. Grief means we’ve come to the cold, hard fact that…
By Erin O’Connell Where’s nothing like a day at the spa. The mental health benefits of deep relaxation are reason enough to spend more time treating yourself to a day of pampering. And while there’s nothing wrong with the occasional trip to the day spa, wouldn’t it be nice if…
By Andrea Peskind Katz / Contributor Cheers to a wonderful new year, full of love and travel. Even if you can’t get away for vacation, pick up some of these warm reads to take you to faraway places like Cuba, Italy and Key West. Books For The Long Flight…
Taking the High Road and Avoiding the Pitfalls in a Divorce By Alicia Wanek Frequently identified among the top 5 most stressful events that can occur in your life, divorce is, by all accounts, hard. Few situations impact your emotional health, your financial situation, and your daily life as much…
Marriages of the Decades, and Decades, and Decades by Deb Silverthorn To have and to hold til death do us part.” These words couldn’t be more meaningful to those celebrating devotion not always rosy, but always blessed. For Jan and Malva Axel, who celebrated 72 years on December 2, life has been a…