By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
For centuries women have fought for equality. Equality with their male counterparts. But here’s the rub. Men and women are not equal. The female species is far superior to the male species, which is precisely why men have fought so vehemently for decades to...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
I love New York! This is not simply a marketing phrase to me. I sincerely love going to the Big Apple. I’m a happy girl when there. You’ve just got to love any city nicknamed after horse racing and jazz, right?
Mr. Kaminski graciously offered a trip to NYC to...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Thirty-two years ago on this very day, I married Mr. Kaminski. It was a grand affair at the Omni in Houston, interestingly enough, attended by many Fort Bend friends that are still in our lives. Years ago, 20ish years into the marvelous matrimony, we attended a...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Being raised in Houston and living in close proximity to the 713 for the majority of my life, there are specific cultural experiences that are woven into the fabric of who I am. Attending Houston Oiler games during the “Luv ya Blue” days. Buying concert tickets at...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
For centuries mankind has expounded the gloriousness of spring. Poets, songwriters, authors, painters – virtually everyone in the arts has glorified the season of awakening.
Hemingway said, “When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
It’s March, and in this neck of the woods, that means one thing: Rodeo Houston! Of course, I remember back in the day when it was always the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, but in 1996, the annual event changed its name to Rodeo Houston as part of a rebranding...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Time is a slippery slope. I spent much of my 30s, 40s and 50s with never enough of it. Raising babies, running a business, managing a household and multiple schedules – I never seemed to be able to capture enough of it. “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” was my...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
There I was having a leisurely Sunday with Mr. Kaminski when the invasion happened. It happened in my kitchen of all places, and I was shook to say the least.
I commenced to hollering at Mr. Kaminski to no avail as he was watching television. When that happens, there...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy. I get the concept. I raised my babies on these fictional yet fun principles. After all, everyone appreciates a fun yet thoroughly anticipated surprise, right?
The past couple of weeks Mr. Kaminski has taken this concept of...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Now that Mr. Kaminski and I have relocated to Green Acres, things require a bit more pondering and planning. For example, this morning I woke up with a fresh cold, as my Nanny would call it. Now I have no idea what differentiates a fresh cold from a stale cold, but...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
“Make good choices.” The famous momma mantra I drilled into my babies’ psyche as they were growing up, and truth be told, still do today. A solid adage in this momma’s humble opinion.
This was preciously the theme as I packed a significant sized suitcase for a...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Since moving to Green Acres, on the porch has an entirely new meaning – and it’s a really good thing. First and foremost, I have an amazing front porch perfect for people watching, pontificating and of course, porch sitting.
My porch has become my gateway to the...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
I have adopted a catch phrase for 2026, a marketing message if you will. After all, if it’s good enough for the big boys, it’s good enough for me. Diet Coke, and regular Coke, I suppose, has launched a campaign where names are on the bottles and cans. Things...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Even though it’s early January, I have friends who are smack dab in the middle of Dry January, and it is taking a toll. Now I personally don’t subscribe to this particular theory as Mr. Kaminski appreciates the opportunity to continue living. But every year...
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
I have been prayerfully considering this New Year’s Resolutions thing for a couple of weeks now. My people keep asking me about my resolve and my goals for the year. My resolve? It’s as if they don’t know me. I have more resolve than the average Joe. I am...
