When they returned to Pappy’s Place, it was decided that Shen and Billy would stay in their wing while she healed. Shen was worried about the children seeing her bruised and battered face. It was decided that Ham would explain to the children that due to the COVID-19 guidelines, Shen and Billy had to stay in quarantine for at least two weeks. Only the adults knew what had … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 13
Change of plans
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 12
Around the middle of May, it suddenly struck Billy that he and Shen had been living in a circus-like world. He had been sharing her with a herd of kids and his friends ever since that first night at Lake Palestine. He wanted alone time with his wife for more than eight hours in their bedroom. The opportunity arose when a real estate broker contacted him about a 20,000-acre … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 12
JUST IN: A Sneak Peak Of Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses At NorthPark
Things are looking up. In addition to the outdoor temperatures rising, Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses is officially marching in place starting Friday in air conditioning. In a break from the usual display of all the mini-mansions at NorthPark Center, this year three have hunkered down at the enclosed mall from the Macy’s Court to the NorthCourt. Seven others are … [Read more...] about JUST IN: A Sneak Peak Of Dallas CASA’s 25th Annual Parade of Playhouses At NorthPark
Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy
According to Readers 2 Leaders President and CEO Norma Nelson, Readers 2 Leaders looks forward to its annual fundraising event, Lanes 2 Literacy, each year. An evening usually spent among literacy advocates and bowling pins, the event provides a key point of connection and opportunity between Readers 2 Leaders and our generous supporters. We first rescheduled the event from … [Read more...] about Canceled Event SOS: Readers 2 Leaders’ Lanes 2 Literacy
July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals
With COVID-19 cases passing the 1,000 mark for the sixth day, North Texas nonprofits are adjusting upcoming fundraising events mindful of the social distancing restrictions. Unfortunately, a couple had to cancel their activities resulting in hits to their income. Here are today’s updates: Cancellations The Family Place’s Sneaker Soiree scheduled for Friday, … [Read more...] about July 8 Update Of Cancellations and Going Virtuals
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 11
What had been the tennis court was now a ballroom with strings of fairy lights and chandeliers hovering above. At the far end of the court was a stage for musicians, a lot more than the usual Billy and The Boys operation. Floating on one side of the stage was a 72" helium filled white balloon with the word "Shen" on it. Across the way was another similar balloon, but it read … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 11
Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
Community Partners of Dallas’ creative juices are flowing for the 14th Annual Change Is Good. The basics are still the same — kids collecting money to support CPD’s mission “to change the lives of abused and neglected kids.” Only this year with the COVID-19 restrictions clamping down on get-togethers, the usual fundraiser with bounce houses and munchkins dancing and playing … [Read more...] about Community Partners Of Dallas’ 2020 Change Is Good Has Virtually Changed For The Better
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 10
Pappy’s Place went into overdrive preparing for Billy’s supposed “history-making” event. Unbeknownst to Shen, he had been working on the arrangements for weeks. “Good thing she said, ‘Yes,’” Bertie told Hannah. Like Eisenhower orchestrating D-Day, Billy had already locked everything down. Nothing fancy. Just a simple little gathering with a ceremony, a dinner and a little … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 10
Bring Some Fireworks Home For The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
So this Fourth of July is definitely going to be different from any in the past. On the heels of the governor's tightening restriction, many traditional parades, festivals and celebrations won’t take place. But why not take this passel of lemons and make a pitcher of lemonade? Here are some reasons why this change of plans might not be all that bad. It means that … [Read more...] about Bring Some Fireworks Home For The Fourth Of July Holiday Weekend
The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 9
Billy’s return had come just in time. It seemed that he was turning 35 the following Saturday. When Hannah sprung the news about a birthday celebration, Shen realized the talk of birthdays had never come up. But she had no time to think about it, thanks to Hannah and Bertie drafting her into the preparations. It wasn’t going to be a big event, because they hadn’t known if Billy … [Read more...] about The Best Thing You Ever Met – Part 9
JLD’s Milestones Luncheon Is Moving To Spring With Diane Scovell As Sustainer Of The Year
The Junior Leaguers of Dallas’ annual Milestones Luncheon usually takes place in November. But the 2020 Luncheon Chair Erin Pope and Sustaining Chair Candace Winslow decided that due to concerns over the COVID-19 situation, it would be wise to move it to the spring… Friday, March 26, to be exact, at the Hilton Anatole. Actually, it worked perfectly. It seems that the JLD-ers … [Read more...] about JLD’s Milestones Luncheon Is Moving To Spring With Diane Scovell As Sustainer Of The Year