Hopefully, you're up before the household's munchkins discover that Santa and his flighty reindeer did a hit and run. As gift wrap and ribbons are spewed around the tree that had been the centerpiece of the living room, the scents emerging from the kitchen are leading to the day-long feasting. Despite the losses and challenges that we've all encountered during the … [Read more...] about A Christmas Message For Celebration And Consideration
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North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest
Back in December 2019, there were rumblings among the healthcare community of a problem. It was regarding an outbreak of a virus in China that was making its way to Europe. At best, it garnered a small item on the back page of some major American newspapers. It sounded like a case of the flu. Besides, it was on the other side of the world. But by March that situation had … [Read more...] about North Texans Are Better Prepared For An Unwanted Holiday Guest
MySweetWishList Returns To Make Non-Profits’ Wishes Come True
It’s that time of year when area non-profits are making holiday pleas for support. The annual MySweetWishList series is returning thanks to an anonymous underwriter to help you rally the community by getting your message(s) out to both old and new supporters. Because Thanksgiving is just around the corner, we’ll start the series Monday, November 22, and finish up on Tuesday, … [Read more...] about MySweetWishList Returns To Make Non-Profits’ Wishes Come True
Veterans Day Can Confuse Some People On Different Levels
Thursday is Veterans Day and it’s a bit of a mystery on different levels. First of all, the very name. Some claim it’s spelled Veteran’s Day and others say Veterans’ Day. But the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs reports there is no apostrophe for the day “because it is not a day that ‘belongs’ to veterans. It is a day for honoring all veterans.” Next, the day’s … [Read more...] about Veterans Day Can Confuse Some People On Different Levels
A Gentle Reminder: Whatever You Call This Monday, It’s Still Confusing
Monday is going to be a problem. How’s that? On some calendars it’s Columbus Day; on others it’s Indigenous Peoples Day. Either way the day throws parents and other grownups into a tailspin on what’s open for business and what’s posting “Closed” signs. North Texas, like the most of the states, has never “formally observed” the day as anything other than the day that follows … [Read more...] about A Gentle Reminder: Whatever You Call This Monday, It’s Still Confusing
Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
Sunday is going to be especially important to two religious groups. For Christians, it will be Easter Sunday; for those of the Jewish faith, it will be the end of Passover. Regardless of your religious beliefs, it will mark the first official holiday in which people can take a collective sigh of relief that just perhaps the worst of the pandemic may be over. While the day … [Read more...] about Sunday Will Be A Day To Celebrate Easter, The End Of Passover And The First Hopeful Holiday
Hop On Board The Easter Basket Drive For Dallas County Abused And Neglected Children
Just got an SOS from the Easter Bunny. It seems that due to all those pesky COVID-19 restrictions, the fuzzy little lepus has been hamstrung in putting together Easter baskets for Dallas County abused and neglected children. To help the cottontail brighten the lives of children who have been through so much, Community Partners of Dallas and Child Protective Services (CPS) … [Read more...] about Hop On Board The Easter Basket Drive For Dallas County Abused And Neglected Children
Virtual North Texas Activities To Celebrate 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Monday’s Martin Luther King Jr. Day is a national holiday resulting in libraries, brick-and-mortar banks and national, state and local government offices being closed in honor of the civil rights leader who was assassinated 52 years ago. Despite the weather guessers reporting that the weather should be ideal, COVID-19 restrictions have forced the 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King … [Read more...] about Virtual North Texas Activities To Celebrate 2021 Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans
2020 has been a bit different for every man, woman, child and pet. So, MySweetCharity is gonna shake things up a bit for Christmas. Since homebound has become a state mind and body, we’re gonna celebrate Christmas with holiday flash mobs throughout the day to remind us of the good old days when people wore smiles instead of masks and they gathered in crowds oblivious of a … [Read more...] about Change Of Plans Alert: MySweetCharity Shakes Up The Usual Christmas Music Plans
Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
Santa’s already kissed Mrs. Claus goodbye, harnessed up the reindeer and headed out for a 24-hour trek delivering gifts around the world. Thanks to the good folks at NORAD, you can check him and his team as they overcome all types of weather to celebrate Christmas Day. NORAD has even added videos on some of the spots around the world that will have Santa stopping … [Read more...] about Santa Claus Has Added An Out-Of-This-World Stop For His Christmas Day Deliveries
With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power
This Thanksgiving is definitely not going to be as traditional as usual. For those thinking that their Greenberg Smoked Turkey was on its way, rethink that one. Unfortunately, Friday night an explosion resulted in a major fire at the Tyler facility squelching any plans for Greenberg to provide planned deliveries of 78,000+ smoked turkeys through the entire holiday season. … [Read more...] about With Greenberg Turkeys Up In Smoke, VNA’s Power Of Pie Carries On With Pumpkin Power