Women Find Happy Place in the Pines
Theresa Polley of Dallas found her piney woods oasis in Wood County north of Mineola, Texas, in 2004. Not one to claim all the good vibes for herself, that same year she created Retreat in the Pines to give women a safe space to “be their authentic selves without...
Wabi Sabi
By P.A. Geddie A respected friend pointed out to me this morning that a part of something I created and shared with him could have been better. I knew instantly what he was referring to as I knew it wasn’t a perfect fit when I sent it and I’m not surprised his keen...
Savory Oats Nourish Early Morning Appetites
By Lauren Wacaser Oatmeal is a traditional breakfast that many Americans enjoy as a quick, warm meal to start their day. Apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and raisins are typically used to sweeten the otherwise bland oats. Because many have enjoyed their oatmeal with...
Song Chaser Michael O’Neal is Still Try’n
By P.A. Geddie Singer songwriter Michael O’Neal of Paris, Texas, shares stories that resonate with listeners. With a new album out this year, and a full roster of show dates, his growing fan base continues to let him know they want to hear more. Heavily influenced by...
Uncle Lucius Releases New Album With New Eyes
Uncle Lucius fans were thrilled when the band reunited earlier this year after a five year hiatus and now they are releasing their first new album since they started touring together again. A cathartic comeback album, Like It’s The Last One Left, was written and...
Lady Bird Diaries Premiers November 13
ABC News Studios, in partnership with Trilogy Films, is releasing The Lady Bird Diaries, from award-winning filmmaker Dawn Porter on Monday, November 13 on Hulu. The ground-breaking documentary looks at one of the most influential and least-understood first ladies. It...
A Pop of Color: Works by Jeffie Brewer
The Tyler Museum of Art (TMA) spotlights the colorful work of Nacogdoches-based sculptor Jeffie Brewer in its latest exhibition, A Pop of Color through January 7, 2024. The exhibition features an array of the artist’s tabletop and large-scale sculptures alongside his...
Embracing the Spirit of Wildfire
Those of us of a certain age remember well where we were in 1975 when we heard “Wildfire” by Michael Martin Murphey for the first time and a thousand times after. I was likely cruising up and down the south suburbs of Dallas with an 8 track tape blaring. That song...
Corsicana: Your Adventure Awaits
By P.A. Geddie It’s no wonder why the TV series “The Story of Art in America” (Prime Video) chose Corsicana for one of their Texas features in Season 3 airing in 2024. The Corsicana show was also the pilot episode shared in a recent worldwide premiere during the...
Howard’s Unique Style Hiding in Plain Sight
By Lisa Tang Dennis Howard enjoyed going to school in Grapevine when he was young only because he liked his art classes. A teacher encouraged him to practice art and his first exhibit showed in the school library when he was 12. Sixty years later he’s taken many art...
Creating Life in Empty Spaces
One of the challenges communities face in promoting tourism is empty buildings. When people come to town and see those it leaves a negative image in their minds. I recently read a few articles by Becky McCray at smallbizsurvival.com that got me excited about the...
Cedar Creek Lake: Water Fun And Small Town Adventures
By P.A. Geddie Cedar Creek Lake covers parts of Henderson and Kaufman counties. It offers a wealth of water recreation opportunities, beautiful views, and provides a vacation-like backdrop for many residents and visitors alike from country inns, lakeside Airbnbs, and...
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