Author/podcaster Nora McInerny’s life has not been exactly a bowl full of cherries. It should have been. She had a pretty normal life through her teen years and graduating from Xavier University in 2005. It was five years later that she starting dating art director Aaron Purmort. Still pretty normal, until Aaron was diagnosed with glioblastoma. The night of his diagnosis while … [Read more...] about Beacon Of Hope Featured Speaker Nora McInerny Tackles Grief And Loss With Empathy And A Healthy Dose Of Humor
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JUST IN: Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee Reveals Plans For 10th Anniversary
Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee and her pal Underwriting Chair Christie Carter are looking to the future way beyond Halloween, elections and December holidays. They’ve just announced that the 10th annual fundraiser will take place on Monday, April 19, at the Dallas Country Club. Along with the date and place, they’ve just revealed that Betsy and Bennett Cullum will … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Callier Cares Luncheon Chair Pam Busbee Reveals Plans For 10th Anniversary
Some Nonprofit Mailing Lists Might Be In Need Of A Little Double Checking
As if the Post Office didn’t have enough problems with 2020 Election Day’s mail-in ballots coming up followed by the seasonal greeting card/gift flood, it seems that there are some nonprofits that might want to cull their mailing lists for repeats. For instance, one area charity sent five solicitations to “Caring Friend” on the same day. While the message for donations was … [Read more...] about Some Nonprofit Mailing Lists Might Be In Need Of A Little Double Checking
Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell
If anyone has seen the University of Texas at Dallas campus grow over the years, it’s Dr. Angela Shoup. In addition to being a UTD triple alumni (BS ’89, MS ’92 and PhD ’94), the University’s 2016 Distinguished Alumni Awardee has most recently headed up the Division of Communicative and Vestibular Disorders at UT Southwestern Medical Center. So, it was a natural fit … [Read more...] about Dr. Angela Shoup To Succeed Retiring Callier Center’s Executive Director Dr. Tom Campbell
Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
As if the Dallas Arboretum's grounds in full regalia weren't enough, a press conference was held on Friday, February 28, to reveal that this year's Dallas Blooms will literally provide "The Sounds Of Spring." In addition to hundreds of thousands of blossoms and music-oriented topiaries, the Arboretum has been working with the Callier Center for Communication Disorders to assist … [Read more...] about Dallas Blooms Enhances “The Sounds [And Sights] Of Spring” With Topiaries, Tulips And Technology
MySweetKindness: Lisa Cooley
According to Foundation for the Callier Center and Communication Disorders Board Member Lisa Cooley, A good or benevolent person, someone who has a helpful nature, describes a person that is kind. I can’t think of a better word to describe the people at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders. As a trustee on the Callier foundation board, I have learned about the … [Read more...] about MySweetKindness: Lisa Cooley
The Do’s And Don’t Do’s Of Facetiming And Zooming
Thanks to COVID-19, there's a new way of getting together in this day of social distancing. Whether it’s Facetime or Zoom, people are chatting and video-conferencing via the Internet. But like any new hot spots, there are certain ins and outs that separate the those-in-the-know from the those-in-the-need-to know. If you're worried about not being one of the cool kids, take … [Read more...] about The Do’s And Don’t Do’s Of Facetiming And Zooming
Get Up and Get Doing: What’s That You Said?
You’ve always meant to learn another language, but there just wasn’t enough time. Well, that time has come. Sure, you can sign up for any of the various the pay-to-learn programs like Rosetta Stone, Fluenz, Pimsleur, Babbel, etc. But if you just want to dip your toe in the verbal pool and not submerge yourself into a weightier course, you might want to try one of the … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: What’s That You Said?
Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
When the signers of the Declaration of Independence put their names literally on the line, Congress President John Hancock boldly wrote his, saying, “There John Bull can read my name without spectacles, he may double his reward and I put him at defiance.” Over the decades, cursive writing was part of a grade school’s curriculum. But someone decided that it was an … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Brush Up On Your John Hancock
Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener
Before brewing that first cup of coffee or even brushing your teeth, take your temperature. If it’s normal, you just told yourself that you're symptom-free. But if you do have a fever, you should check for other symptoms (i.e., cough, tiredness, shortness of breath) as well. If some are present, contact your area’s hotline: Collin County: 211, select option 6 … [Read more...] about Get Up and Get Doing: Morning Eye Opener
MySweetWishList: Callier Center
According to Foundation for the Callier Center President Emilynn Wilson, “The mission of the Foundation for the Callier Center is to increase recognition of the Callier Center For Communication Disorders in the community, to increase the image of the Callier Center in The University of Texas System, and to help carry out fundraising activities. I am grateful that the … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList: Callier Center