With the 2020 Presidential debates getting underway tonight, it might be a good time for a reminder about yard sign etiquette. Like all lawn décor, whether it’s a comforting water feature, a humongous Halloween spook or trees draped in toilet paper, a campaign sign should remain as is with the homeowners’ deciding its fate. Recently some neighbors have had their signs … [Read more...] about A Sign Of The Times Is Hitting Front Yards As Election Day Approaches
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A Gentle Reminder: Send No Flowers, Please
The recent death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has raised a question about the appropriate gesture of sympathy for a member of the Jewish faith. In many reports, mourners have left flowers with the purpose of honoring her. While the intentions are made with only the best intentions, it should be noted that floral arrangements are not in keeping with Judaism … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Send No Flowers, Please
A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Begins This Evening
At 7:29 p.m. this evening the Jewish New Year — Rosh Hashanah — begins. One of Judaism’s holiest days, it commemorates the creation of the world and kicks off a ten-day period of introspection and repentance that culminates in the Yom Kippur holiday (Sunday, September 27 through Monday, September 28), also known as the Day of Atonement.” While Rosh Hashanah ends Sunday, … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Rosh Hashanah Begins This Evening
Masks Plus Shots Are The Ultimate Weapons For The Upcoming Battle Against The Flu
Admit it. Eight months ago, you would never have imagined a mask being the absolute necessity in your wardrobe. They’re uncomfortable, hide smiles and even the most couture designs aren’t all that flattering. Still there are some good points to the face covers. Gals are saving on lipstick purchases and lip plumping appointments. And then there are definite signs that the … [Read more...] about Masks Plus Shots Are The Ultimate Weapons For The Upcoming Battle Against The Flu
A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles
While businesses are requiring masks to be worn by staff and customers/clients, there's popped up a recurring problem in retail stores, especially grocery stores. It’s the wrong-way shopper. Despite floor signage, these directional deviants are either throwing caution to the wind or just seem to be oblivious that they are fish swimming upstream. But it’s not … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Beware Of The Wrong-Way Shopper Who Strolls The Aisles
A Gentle Reminder: 2019 Tax Filing Deadline Is Wednesday
Truly, 2020 has been a “unique” year. Thanks to that pesky little virus, abnormal has become the norm. One of the things that changed back in March was the Internal Revenue Service’s postponing the traditional April income tax filings to July 15. Heads up! If you haven’t prepared your 2019 paperwork, your time is running out. It’s got to be in the mail by midnight on … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2019 Tax Filing Deadline Is Wednesday
A Gentle Reminder: 2020 North Texas Giving Day Early Registration Deadline Looms Ahead
With the Fourth of July weekend in the rear-view mirror, it’s time to look ahead for fundraising opportunities. One of those is nearing an end this Friday (aka July 10). It’s the early bird registration for the 2020 North Texas Giving Day. And if ever there was a time when every opportunity should be snatched up, this year is it. The early birds are being provided … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: 2020 North Texas Giving Day Early Registration Deadline Looms Ahead
Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies
It seems that Father’s Day had sneaked up on kids throughout the area. The typical pop insists that he doesn’t need a thing except for some peace and quiet. Still the old man deserves something, and this year is a real challenge with professional sports being limited in fan attendance. Luckily, Equest and Pendery’s have come up with an idea that will help in the gift … [Read more...] about Giddy Up To Pendery’s For Father’s Day Gifts Benefiting The Equest Ponies
Get Up And Get Doing: The Heat Wave Cometh
With mornings feeling like someone left the North Texas oven on, June is feeling more like the dog days of July thanks to rising temperatures accompanied by Houston-style humidity. Weather predictors are warning of the area hitting the 100-degree mark next week! It’s definitely time to make sure that your AC is prepared to take on the oncoming summer heat. Just like your … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: The Heat Wave Cometh
We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
According to Our Friend’s Place Executive Director Sue Thiers Hesseltine, Our Friends Place was ready to “run for the roses” at our annual Gala, Auction And Casino Night, our biggest fundraiser of the year to empower homeless young women and at-risk youth which was postponed from Saturday, May 5 (Kentucky Derby Day), due to COVID-19. The new date for our Gala, Auction … [Read more...] about We’ve Rescheduled! – Our Friend’s Place’s Gala, Auction And Casino Night
Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing
Back in the olden days — no, not before COVID-19 took over — but way back in the days when the pill box hat was the top hat of the day, there was an expression: “Your slip is showing.” It was a nice way of telling a woman that her perfect look was suffering from her slip having inched south of her hemline. In today’s masked-up world, a person is supposed to wear a mask … [Read more...] about Get Up And Get Doing: Your Nose Is Showing