This past holiday period has been a poignant one for those left behind. An empty place at the dinner table. A "Just checking on you" phone call that wasn't made. An annual family photo with one person missing. This sorrowful end-of-year post provides a reflection of the people who left their imprint on family, friends and total strangers. Some had come from far-away places … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2024 North Texas Inspirations
In memoriam
Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
While Dallas CASA's 2024 Parade Of Playhouses was nearing an end at NorthPark Center, there was a gathering to celebrate the builders, designers and teams who had volunteered their time, talents and materials to create the fundraising showcase of 13 munchkin-friendly houses. Taking place at the center's Breadwinners on Thursday, June 27, the crowd included such longtime … [Read more...] about Parade Of Playhouses Closing Party Was Highlighted By The Reveal Of A Newly Created Award
The 2023 Passings Of People Who Made A Difference For Good
UPDATE (December 31, 2023): Unfortunately, the very last day of the year ended with the passing of another person who strove to make a difference for good — Eddie Bernice Johnson. Before turning the calendar to a whole new year of hope and goals, area non-profits have suffered mighty losses this past year losing people whose selfless contributions provided support by their … [Read more...] about The 2023 Passings Of People Who Made A Difference For Good
MySweetWishList: Carolyn Canfield Lupton’s Circle Of Friends
According to Jill Rowlett, John Clutts and Dee Wyly, “The iconic ‘Hibiscus Fountain’ in Turtle Creek Park has been a landmark since 1970 when noted landscape designer Joseph Lambert and lighting guru John Watson, along with a cadre of prominent friends, designed and helped fund the unique water feature. The project was funded to ‘honor veterans, of all backgrounds, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Carolyn Canfield Lupton’s Circle Of Friends