Month: March 2019

Ringing up a collection

Ringing up a collection

By Joe Reavis Deep in the recesses of a building in downtown Wylie in an old bank vault, rest nine functional works of art representing a portion of the antique cash register collection of Bob Heath. The cash registers date back to the late 1800s 

Salute to Crescent City

Salute to Crescent City

Jambalaya is one of the more beloved dishes in Louisiana, where locals know there’s a difference between Cajun jambalaya and Creole jambalaya. Creole jambalaya, such as the following recipe from Neal Corman and Chris Peterson’s “Virgil’s Barbecue Road Trip Cookbook” (St. Martin’s Press) includes tomatoes 

COPE: Cost of Poverty Experience

COPE: Cost of Poverty Experience

connects churches, communities By Sonia Duggan For 2 ½ hours on a cold, blustery February day I experienced poverty. I was a 65-year old woman married to a 67-year-old man living on a very restricted income. We lived in an apartment on income from my 

Ember is eager for a family

Ember is eager for a family

Meet Ember! A sweet Shepherd mix girl who will certainly light a fire in your heart. She loves affection whether it’s being petted or getting an ear rub. In turn, Ember is a loving and affectionate dog who loves to be by your side. She 

On-Trend Home Design

On-Trend Home Design

6 design approaches to explore in 2019 The influence of global cultures is increasingly visible in home decor as technology expands homeowners’ world views. Acting on the inspiration of global trends can be as simple as shifting your outlook to bringing eye-catching features and everyday 

Garden Getaways

Garden Getaways

By Sydni Ellis Blame it on my lack of a green thumb, spring allergies or just being too busy (OK, or maybe too lazy), but for some reason, I have never been able to maintain a garden – or even start one. Don’t get me