From the Pandemic to the Porch

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Porches are a big thing in the South. A great deal of time is spent on the porch whether it’s visiting with neighbors, shelling peas, sipping sweet tea or simply watching the world go by. As a young girl, I learned that being on the porch with my grandmothers, aunts,...

On the Porch with Patti – Teaser

Come on 2021 – We’re Ready!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I am bundled up from head to toe in preparation for 2021.  Remember when you were little and every five years or so, a true northerner would blow into Houston?  Mother would bundle me up so that I couldn’t even put my arms down much less walk without waddling. ...

Out with the Old – In with the New: Resolutions for 2021

Last year was one for the record books – and unfortunately, not in the most positive of ways.  But, hope springs eternal for 2021!  In this issue, we asked some or our friends and neighbors what their hopes, plans and yes, resolutions for the new year are now that we can definitely say goodbye to...

Fort Bend Museum Groundbreaking Sets the Stage for New $2 Million Renovation Project

A groundbreaking ceremony in front of the Fort Bend Museum’s original building was held on Thursday, November 19th, formally kicking off the construction phase of an ambitious $2 million renovation campaign. The project, dubbed “History Rising,” has been in the planning and fundraising stage for the...

Three Health-Related New Year’s Resolutions to Make in 2021

Without a doubt this has been a challenging year, but January 1st is the perfect time to recommit to a healthy lifestyle. Make a resolution that’s good for you emotionally, mentally and physically. These tips are easy to commit to and offer a significant impact on your overall wellness. 1. Walk 30 Minutes...