"Turning lemons into lemonade” means transforming a not-so-great situation into a grand occasion. In the case of Lindalyn Bennett Adams, she turned lemons into lemon pie, with folks lining up for second helpings. If Lindalyn were to read the above description, she’d laugh that funny giggle, take a deep breath and with a twinkle in her eyes scoff at the idea that she had done … [Read more...] about A Passing: Lindalyn Bennett Adams
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A Passing: Bryan Hobson Wildenthal
It’s not surprising when a generation carries on the family business. Perhaps it’s because daughters and sons grow up witnessing their parents’ experiences and naturally pick up on the ins-and-outs of the trade. So it was with Bryan Hobson Wildenthal. His father Bryan Wildenthal was president of Sul Ross State University in the West Texas town of Alpine from 1952 until his … [Read more...] about A Passing: Bryan Hobson Wildenthal
Turtle Creek Association’s 20th Anniversary Tour Of Homes Will Celebrate Without Leaving The Comfort Of Home
Turtle Creek is one of North Texas’ treasures that seems to only get better and better with age. The creek with its mammoth trees and lush grounds rebound beautifully from torrential rainstorms, sweltering summer heat and frigid ice storms thanks to Mother Nature, the City of Dallas and the Turtle Creek Association. Way back in the past century, the west side of the creek … [Read more...] about Turtle Creek Association’s 20th Anniversary Tour Of Homes Will Celebrate Without Leaving The Comfort Of Home
JUST IN: Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum Has Two Reasons To Celebrate As It Approaches A Major Milestone
Nearly 40 years ago two gals planted seeds for a program in 1982 that would sprout into a Dallas treasure. Having lived through the Great Depression, two World Wars, the Kennedy assassination and evolving roles of women, they had emerged as leaders within the community through their philanthropy and foresight. Their names were Margaret McDermott and Virginia Nick. The seeds … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Women’s Council Of Dallas Arboretum Has Two Reasons To Celebrate As It Approaches A Major Milestone
POSTPONED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
COVID has forced many event organizers to change their POA. The ones that seem so untimely are those where a special anniversary was to be commemorated. One of those is the 120th anniversary of ChildCareGroup. Its story started when the Clara Chaison Free Kindergarten and Training School, the Free Kindergarten Association and the Dallas Free Kindergarten and Industrial … [Read more...] about POSTPONED: ChildCareGroup’s 120th Anniversary Celebration
MySweetOpportunity: Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Exhibit
According to Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Co-Chair Andrea Cheek, “To formally kick-off our Centennial, the Junior League of Dallas (JLD) will honor its impressive history and current-day projects with an exhibit at the 2021 Texas State Fair. The exhibit will include historical documents, memorabilia and photos to showcase 100 years of JLD’s ‘Legacy of Leadership, … [Read more...] about MySweetOpportunity: Junior League Of Dallas Centennial Exhibit
Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
Stationers, stone engravers and sign makers have been busy replacing longstanding names of buildings, parks and streets. So, one would think it would have become old hat to know that a previously named institution would be “formerly known as.” It appears from this Dallas Arts District page that someone must have skipped that lesson in grammar. Regardless of the … [Read more...] about Oops Alert!: What’s Wrong With This Picture?
JUST IN: Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Stays True To Its Mission With A New Name
When a name change occurs, the first thought is uneasy — a change of direction, a new owner, a divorce, etc. But in the case of the Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society, it’s not only good news, it makes perfect sense. Moving forward it will be known as Preservation Park Cities (PPC). As PPC President Tish Key explained, “An underlying aim of our organization has … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Park Cities Historic and Preservation Society Stays True To Its Mission With A New Name
A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
In the days ahead, there will be much reported about philanthropist Mary Anne Cree's countless acts of generosity. But to treasure her legacy, it’s necessary to start back in the late 1800s, when her father Charles Addison Sammons was born in Ardmore. It was just 12 years later he found himself an orphan and moved to his aunt’s farm in Plano. It didn’t take long for the boy to … [Read more...] about A Passing: Mary Anne Sammons Cree
JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan
Born in Germany on October 21, 1940, when the country was occupied by the Nazis and before the U.S. entered World War II, Helga Feldman had a childhood that was spent in an orphanage until “a beloved aunt rescued her and brought her to America, where Helga lived the American dream.” As a grownup she got a job and received a call one day from a gentleman who worked across the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: KidneyTexas Inc.’s 2021 Runway Report Celebrates The Kindness Of An Orphan
JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute
Like lots of others, MySweetCharity is scurrying to catch up on what has transpired over the past months. In addition to Texas Eating Disorders (formerly known as The Elisa Project) closing its doors, Momentous Institute Executive Director Jessica Trudeau left the Salesmanship Club of Dallas’ organization and joined TexProtects as director of strategic initiatives in … [Read more...] about JUST IN: There’s Been A Changing Of The Jessicas At Momentous Institute