The Value Proposition

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Values is a word I used frequently raising my babies, primarily in the spiritual and moral realm.  They were the basic principles one would expect – integrity, loyalty, kindness, work ethic, honesty, service, common sense – those meritorious standards of behavior, or...

Island Time

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Island Time is a thing, and I for one, am not here for it.  I tend to view things black and white by nature, and the entire concept of Island Time is extremely gray.  And worse, it varies depending on who you ask.  It’s downright maddening for a girl who has an...

Trans-Svelte

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I am completely and thoroughly worn out from fighting this battle of the bulge.  I’ve been at it nearly two years now, and I am over the struggle.  Sure, I’m down over 30 pounds, and my doctor loves that, but I am helplessly, permanently, diabolically stuck with...

Moody Blue

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I was always taught not to use four-letter words.  Most of the four-letter words that I knew in my child mind were not always the most appropriate to use.  Sure, there was damn and hell and such, but those words are in the Bible, so if they are good enough for Jesus,...

The Cee Cee Factor

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Growing up Mother was always particular about my friends and associates.  It was the “influence” conversation that I not only can quote verbatim, it’s the same conversation I had with my babies.  “So-and-so is a not a good influence.  You can’t hang out with...

Joint Workshop on Mixed-Use Code Updates Set for July 19

Sugar Land City Council and the Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a joint workshop to discuss recommended updates to a draft mixed-use zoning code and review community feedback. No action will be taken during the meeting, which is scheduled for July 19, at 6 p.m., at Sugar Land City Hall, 2700 Town...