This past holiday period has been a poignant one for those left behind. An empty place at the dinner table. A "Just checking on you" phone call that wasn't made. An annual family photo with one person missing. This sorrowful end-of-year post provides a reflection of the people who left their imprint on family, friends and total strangers. Some had come from far-away places … [Read more...] about The Passings Of 2024 North Texas Inspirations
Julie Ford
2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Plenty Of Glam, Surprises, Stories And Burros Without Any Bull
It’s the little things that count and add up. From the mini-burros to a sweet boy’s telling a mega-star that he liked her work, the 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball outdid itself with nearly $1M donated in one fell swoop during the live auction for cancer research in North Texas on Saturday, September 28, at Southfork. After setting up for the big night and the beautiful … [Read more...] about 2024 Cattle Baron’s Ball Had Plenty Of Glam, Surprises, Stories And Burros Without Any Bull
2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Explored The Crow Library Filled With “Masterpieces”
Just before the first guests arrived on Wednesday, November 15, at Kathy and Harlan Crow's Library for the Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party, 2023 CCB Chair Angie Kadesky pointed out a particular painting on the wall to her husband Dr. Kevin Kadesky. It seems the 1955 painting by Sir Winston Churchill, titled "View near Vence in the Alpes-Maritimes," had … [Read more...] about 2023 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Explored The Crow Library Filled With “Masterpieces”
2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
With Daylight Saving Time about to reset clocks back an hour later that night, Dallas Zoo residents were amazed at the crowd of 700 who turned out on Saturday, November 4, for the 32nd Zoo To Do 2023. Featuring the theme "Adventure Awaits," the zoo's biggest annual fundraiser was presented by The Eugene McDermott Foundation and Honorary Chair Lyda Hill. While the … [Read more...] about 2023 Dallas Zoo To Do Had The Party Animals Grazing, Bidding And Dancing The Night Away
Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022
As the 2022 "Wild and Wonderful" Zoo to Do kicked off in picture-perfect weather on Saturday evening, November 5, at the Dallas Zoo, there was some sort of hiccup with the big trams that ferry the guests from the entryway through the tunnel and up to all the action. Luckily, Dallas Zoo President/CEO Gregg Hudson immediately was on his cellphone getting some small golf … [Read more...] about Mother Nature And A Sell-Out Crowd Make For A Picture-Perfect Zoo To Do 2022
2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
As large as North Texas’ Preston Hollow hood is, still when two parties are taking place a block away, it can get too close for comfort. So, when the 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Cocktail Party kicked off at Jennifer and David Lancashire’s homestead at 7 on Thursday, November 4, the curbless roads were already looking like a cozy parking lot. But when Preston … [Read more...] about 2022 Crystal Charity Ball Underwriters Party Sparkled Plenty At Jennifer And David Lancashire’s Estate
Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Considered one of the fun events leading up to the annual Crystal Charity Ball, the Circle of Angels dinner on Tuesday, October 25, in the Pecan Room at Old Parkland appeared to suffer from the season's valet challenges. In trying to enter the Old Parkland grounds, luxury vehicles were waiting in the valet lineup for 15 to 20 minutes as evening traffic stalled along Maple … [Read more...] about Crystal Charity Ball’s Circle of Angels Took Off With A Slow Start But It Was Worth The Stall
Each Moment Matters Luncheon Provided Insight For The Dealing With Life’s Reality
Friday, September 23, was one of those unfortunate dates in North Texas where two worthy non-profits clashed in scheduling. No, there were no physical fisticuffs. But there was a definite Solomon choice of which one to attend and thereby support. While The Family Place’s Trailblazer Luncheon was being held at the Omni Hotel Dallas honoring Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Luncheon Provided Insight For The Dealing With Life’s Reality
Each Moment Matters Patrons Partied Among The Harlan Crow Library Treasures
Each Moment Matters Luncheon mom/daughter Co-Chairs Julie Ford and Tucker Enthoven greeted guests like Marnie and Kern Wildenthal, Carol Smith, Pam Busbee and Brenda Snitzer at Harlan Crow’s library on Wednesday, September 14, and during the reception someone asked Tucker how they had connected with the benefit luncheon for Forefront Living. Without hesitation, Tucker … [Read more...] about Each Moment Matters Patrons Partied Among The Harlan Crow Library Treasures
MySweetCharity Opportunity: Each Moment Matters Luncheon
According to Each Moment Matters Luncheon Co-Chairs Tucker Enthoven and Julie Ford, “Navigating life’s final passage is a profound experience for individuals and families. Whether in the home or at the T. Boone Pickens Hospice Center, Faith Presbyterian Hospice helps that transition become less about loss and more about comfort, enrichment, love and … [Read more...] about MySweetCharity Opportunity: Each Moment Matters Luncheon
JUST IN: Actress/Hospice Advocate Melissa Gilbert To Keynote 13th Annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon
For anyone who was a fan of the 1970s/1980s “Little House on the Prairie” TV show, the character Laura Ingalls and pre-teen actress Melissa Gilbert were one and the same. And just as the program revolved around the good times and hardships of life on a farm in Minnesota in the late 1800s, so Melissa’s life has been one filled with challenges and achievements. To all the … [Read more...] about JUST IN: Actress/Hospice Advocate Melissa Gilbert To Keynote 13th Annual Each Moment Matters Luncheon