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Empty-Nester MomsSeptember 2010
My backyard trees seem to be a hub for nesting birds. Recently, while watching mama birds prepare their nests and then tend to their tiny chirping babies, and, eventually, watch their brood fly off, I couldn’t help but compare it to myself and other empty-nester moms. This cycle in nature is not unlike our own, except we get a bit … The Art of the StealSeptember 2010
Rick Norsigan is the current rock star of flea-market fanatics. Ten years ago, he bought 65 old negatives at a garage sale for $45 in Fresno, Calif.. They are now believed to be the work of Ansel Adams, worth $200 million. Debbie Shepherd does not have tales of that magnitude, but she and other local treasure hunters have many stories … Rumor Has It – September 2010September 2010
Where will Farley be next… Farley the Ferret is the stuffed pet of the West University branch of the Harris County Public Library. While he usually sits quietly on a shelf, this summer he was busy globetrotting with different West U families. Margaret Triandafyllis trekked with Farley in tow to Yosemite National Park. From there it was off to England … Buzz About Town – September 2010September 2010
Leaving food allergies behind SportzBuzz – September 2010September 2010
With a stronger and faster lineup entering the 2010 football season, the Bellaire Cardinals should be a much-improved program under second-year head coach Trey Herrmann. “The thing about last year‘s three-win season was that I didn’t get the job until July, and then I still had to hire a staff,” said Herrmann. “Having a full season under our belt … Fútbol FeverSeptember 2010
Baseball’s got competition as America’s favorite pastime. The recent World Cup elevated many Americans’ mild interest in soccer to infatuation. And as soccer is played in more countries than any other sport, there are many opportunities for local soccer fans to play their sport overseas. Little League baseball, softball or youth football players would be hard-pressed to find as many … Buzz Eatz – Olé, Guacamole!September 2010
It’s Diez y Seis de Septiembre (September 16) this month. The holiday celebrates Mexico’s call for independence from Spain in 1810 when Father Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla issued the famous grito, or cry for action. As a national holiday for Mexicans, one that is observed by many Mexican-Americans, it’s a day of celebration and food. And, since it’s also … Piggybanks and PortfoliosSeptember 2010
I never thought much about how my children thought of money until, one day, my 5-year-old son brought home a playmate who walked into our middle-class home, took one look around and proclaimed, “How can you live in such a dump?” While I realize that there are a range of living styles, and that mine does not involve a dedicated … Travel Buzz – Best of JapanSeptember 2010
Houston’s connections with Japan run deep. We have Houstonians studying in Japan, Houston-Japan marriages, Houstonian military personnel stationed in or on missions in Japan, and, of course, a whole Japanese-Houstonian community to draw from. This month, because of the number of responses to our call for stories, we decided to do a little survey of our Japanese travelers and give … Neighborhood Tails – Abby, age 3September 2010
Abby, age 3
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