Ashley Dedmon: Previvor with a Passion

FOCUS COVER STORY | By Patti Parish-Kaminski – After nearly a decade of increased surveillance after learning she was Breast Cancer Gene (BRCA2) positive, a leading genetic marker for breast and ovarian cancer, Ashley Dedmon determined that she would not battle cancer as her relatives had.  Instead,...

2023 Toyota GR 86

absolutely AUTO REVIEW  |  By Steve Kursar – The 2023 Toyota GR86 is the second generation of a sports car that is highly affordable, especially considering the fun it provides.  This new GR86 is more powerful with a larger engine than its predecessor along with a platform that’s stiffer to allow for...

The George Foundation Welcomes Chief Grants Officer Shannan Stavinoha

The George Foundation is pleased to announce Shannan Stavinoha as Chief Grants Officer. In her role, Stavinoha will lead the Foundation’s grantmaking strategy and programs in pursuit of its mission to positively impact Fort Bend County and its residents. Stavinoha will work closely with Foundation staff,...

The Sweet Life Gardener – Artichoke

Hey Sweet Lifers! I must say for anyone who tried to keep a garden growing during this heat wave we have had – CONGRATS! I admit I cleared the beds and prepped them for fall and perhaps even this spring. With the critters nibbling whatever they can to stay sustained in this heat, I left the celery and...

Finding Fall

It took a minute and over 1,000 miles, but I finally found it – the allusive Fall season.  It really does exist – just not in the Bend at the moment.  Our climate seems to be a battle this year, but I’m hopeful cooler temps will prevail. Battles and hope seem to be the theme of this month’s...

Living the Sweet – Eden Gardens

Hey Sweet Lifers! Well, I spent most of the tail end of my summer and into fall stomping up and down the roads all along 30A in Florida. There are so many parks and unspoiled sea lines – it’s breathtaking. A peaceful and preserved place for every creature great and small to “live a sweet...