Female Intelligence Shines in Lessons in Chemistry
I’ve had Bonnie Garmus’ book Lessons in Chemistry for about six months. I’ve started it — it’s an easy and intriguing read, but spending as much time as I do reading and writing daily with my own articles and publications, I often turn to film instead for good...
Broken People Find Unlikely Friendships and Forgiveness
By P.A. Geddie Directed by Zach Braff, A Good Person is “a haunting slice of real life that will make you think, feel, and maybe even want to reach out to your loved ones.” (Los Angeles Times) Allison (Florence Pugh) is a promising young woman with a thriving career,...
Chef Cassy Opens Restaurant in Eustace
Celebrity Chef Cassy Jones is opening her first brick and mortar restaurant this month. Cassy’s Grill is at 304 U.S. Highway 175 in Eustace, Texas. Jones chose Eustace because her mother was born and raised there and her parents live there now. She bought land in...
Nacogdoches: We Have a Nac for That
By P.A. Geddie In the beginning there was Nacogdoches. It is the oldest city in Texas and its rich history is displayed at every turn. A statue trail commemorates the early settlers and founders of not only the town, but the entire state of Texas. Landmarks include...
Couple Blends Cultures for Coffee
By P.A. Geddie A little bit of Costa Rica is alive and well in Edom, Texas. Javier and Chere Montero operate 2 Hats Coffee from their East Texas countryside property. They sell coffee beans that are grown on a single origin fifth generation farm in Costa Rica. Chere...
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...
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...
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