The Sweet Life Gardener – Aloe Vera

By Alisa Murray Hey Sweet Lifers! About ten years ago, a neighbor asked me if I would like some aloe vera for my garden. I was barely wet under the ears with my gardening skills, and I planted the tiny little things under a tree out in what is now the Sweet Life Garden. Over the years those “little” aloe...

Life, Loyalty & Libations

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Sharin’, sippin’ and spillin’ the tea. Those are the words that are reminiscent of my childhood guided by wise women. And those were the words that came to me when I decided to write On the Porch with Patti. Those words wove the fabric of my youth, and it’s where...

Leapin’ Lizards!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher At this point in my life, no one lives in my house unless they pay rent.  That goes for Mr. Kaminski as well.  He is gainfully employed, and he pulls his own weight when it comes to providing for this and that, so he’s good.  Our babies have their own homes, and they...

Grand & Gregarious Adventures

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I have never seen so many gorgeous people in my life.  It was downright unsettling.  Well, unless you count a certain plastic surgeon’s office in the Galleria area.  I suspect it’s a prerequisite that in order to be gainfully employed with this particular top doc...

My Love Affair with Peeps – Not the Real Ones

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I love peeps, but let me clarify.  I’m talking about the sugary, marshmellowy goo shaped like a bunny rabbit, sometimes like chicks, that hop on the shelves in abundance this time of year.  I clarify because the older I get, peeps, real peeps, as in people en masse on...

Sugar Land Celebrates Largest Playground and Pavilion at Brazos River Park

The city of Sugar Land will hold a grand-opening celebration for the third phase of Brazos River Park, 18427 Southwest Freeway, on April 11th at 4:30 pm. The event will include a ribbon cutting ceremony and brief comments from city officials. Families are encouraged to bring picnic baskets and blankets to...