Glitter sticks as does kindness

Today, we’re going to walk on the warm and fuzzy side on a quest to sprinkle kindness like glitter. Now in real life, I’m not too fond of glitter. It sticks to everything. But isn’t that the point? Glitter and kindness brighten up everything.

Rayburn worked his magic behind the scenes

AWhite House errand boy delivered a handwritten message from the President to the Speaker of the House on May 10, 1949. Sam Rayburn left the floor earlier in the day feeling that his passionate defense of an administration bill had been near perfect.

use cash wisely

There has been a lot of talk about a “cashless” society, but it’s not here yet. In fact, cash can still be a valuable element of your overall financial picture – if you employ it wisely. But how?

When five-and-dimes were the center of business

“Grandpa, everything is changing fast We call it progress, but I just don’t know.” — Grandpa Tell Me ‘Bout The Good Old Days, song lyrics by Jamie O’Hara, recorded by The Judds. I glance that way every time I walk by. Reminds me of the good old days.

Strong Women

With Mother’s Day approaching, I have had some friends who are weighing on my heart. It has also got me thinking about what really makes the world go round. There is a picture that goes around on Facebook periodically that reads “Strong Women; May we be them; may we know them; may we raise them.

That first step

Acouple of years ago I surprised my husband with a special birthday present. It was something he had talked about hie whole life and something on his bucket list – skydiving! I took him to the airport to meet his instructor, get his “training” and get suited up.

Hospital and Nurses Week

UT Health East Texas joins with thousands of health systems around the country to celebrate National Nurses Week (May 6-12) and National Hospital Week (May 7-13). It is a special time dedicated to recognizing the amazing people who work in America’s hospitals and health systems.

Time ticks down

Hey there, friend. Have you ever stopped to think about how short our lives really are? In the grand scheme of things, we’re just a tiny vapor, here one moment and gone the next like dust blowing in the wind. But you know what? That thought shouldn’t depress you. It should motivate you!

Are you protected from disability risk?

Like many people, you may try to stay healthy by exercising regularly, following a good diet and avoiding dangerous activities.

Gonzalez blazed trails and ruffled feathers

After speaking for 21 straight hours in the Texas Senate, the freshman lawmaker from San Antonio finally yielded the floor on May 3, 1957. The parents of Enrique Barbosa Gonzalez were among the 430,000 Mexicans that poured into Texas during the first two decades of the twentieth century.