Why are Summers Wasted on the Young?

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher At any given moment, I feel certain I am going to self-combust into a ball of flames.  This August-like heat at the end of June is just about to do me in.  And it’s not just me.  Virtually everyone I talk to is experiencing the same misery – every adult that...

The Perils of Down Under…and I Don’t Mean Australia

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Though none of us truly knows what hell is actually like, we are fortunate to have some descriptive points of reference.  I was raised that the Bible is the definitive source when it comes to defining hell.  Growing up with Southern Baptist grandmothers who could quote...

Literacy Council of Fort Bend County Announces Appointment of new Executive Director, Dedre Smith

The Board of Directors of the Literacy Council of Fort Bend County is pleased to announce the appointment of Dedre Smith as the organization’s new Executive Director, effective May 30, 2023. “After an extensive search, we’re excited to welcome Dedre as the Executive Director to lead our adult literacy...

Never Underestimate the Value of a Solid Itinerary

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Now that we’re empty nesters, Mr. Kaminski is dead set on he and I taking more trips.  Now I know what you’re thinking:  Isn’t that sweet?  At first glance, it’s a lovely concept, and these little jaunts he’s planning are actually grand adventures, and his...

No Need to Overthink Gift Ideas for Dad

By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com As I mentioned last month, after years of trying to get my father to appreciate wine, I gave up a couple of decades ago. There is little doubt that my last act before they put him in the casket will be to pry the can of Michelob Ultra out of his hand....

June 2023– Out & About in the Heart of the Bend

The Fort Bend County Republican Party’s annual Lincoln Reagan dinner was held April 28th at Safari Texas Ranch and was attended by over 500 guests.  The organization’s premiere fundraising event, the evening featured remarks from U. S. Congressman Byron Donalds and U. S. Congressman Troy Nehls, who also...