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Reflecting on a DecadeJanuary 2010
Think back to Dec. 31, 1999. It was a New Year’s Eve that combined the excitement of entering a new millennium with fears of a technological gridlock, thanks to computer programming that didn’t recognize the year 2000. Fortunately, our hi-tech infrastructure did not suffer the catastrophic death at the stroke of midnight that many had predicted. But major events were … Fielding a World Championship TeamOctober 2009
For most kids, play time in Little League usually wraps up by age 12 in the Majors division. Few leagues have enough fields, umpires, money or parent involvement for 13- to 16-year-olds to continue playing in the Junior or Senior divisions. Most teens who keep playing move on to Select baseball, gaining exposure to college coaches and even professional-league scouts.… Seizing the CacheSeptember 2009
It’s one part hike-and-seek and two parts high-tech treasure hunt, only without the serious bling at the end. Welcome to the world of geocaching. If you loved looking for hidden treasure as a kid, geocaching may be your answer to fun. The new pastime is catching on with fraternity brothers, coworkers, parents and kids, and husbands and wives. Geocachers search … Trading SpacesMay 2009
Ready to spend two weeks in London but your travel budget will only get you to Lubbock for three nights? Perhaps a home exchange is in your future. Instead of paying $400 a night for a hotel room the size of a closet in Notting Hill, consider trading spaces with someone who is interested in coming to Houston. Sound farfetched? … What a Way to Make a LivingJune 2008
For many college graduates, deciding which job offer to accept upon graduation can be well, overwhelming. Finally landing that foothold on one’s career ladder is essential. Chris Kaitson understood the importance of using what he learned in college early on in his career. Fresh from the doors of Indiana University, he stepped into the halls of the Indiana State Prison.… It’s Never Too Late for a New BeginningMay 2008
Stretching our minds, pushing our bodies to the limit and reaching new heights of spirituality are not exactly the ways most of us envision spending our time as we get older. We might think maybe it’s time to learn how to knit or take a few wood-working classes. But for many, aging is really about beginning anew. Recharging their batteries … A Big SurpriseFebruary 2008
We’ve all dreamed—at one point or another—of walking into a hushed and dark room full of family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and others from our lives and hearing those oh-so-startling of words shouted in our face from all corners of the room. Surprise! For some, it is the theatrical nightmare that plays out in our mind as if to actually prevent … |
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