Kris Caringer-Quimby Emptiness for some is “a state of containing nothing.” For others it is a lack of meaning or purpose. Becoming a Happy Potter a year ago was my mindful attempt to fill a small empty space with something useful, meaningful, and satisfying. I found hand-building clay humbling and gratifying but realized this newfound…
Jennifer Revering As the holiday season approaches, the Robson Ranch Generation X Group (people born between 1965 and 1980) is spreading the spirit of giving with paws and whiskers in mind. The group is holding their Third Annual Holiday Pet Food Drive to help support area shelters and families struggling to feed their pets during…
Judy Allen As summer comes to an end, we anticipate what to plant this fall. The weather is bearable, and we know that this season is the best time to start almost any perennial, shrub, or tree. The same timing works best for spring flowering bulbs as well. Living in North Texas has some challenges…
Char Niemi The Singles Club’s Oktoberfest party brought together both friends and new faces for an evening filled with German-inspired festivity and laughter. Oktoberfest is a time-honored tradition known for its lively music, fun dances, tasty treats, and memorable keepsakes. This year’s event delivered a dynamic atmosphere that transported our guests to the heart of…
Pastor Tony Jeffrey 1. God is the Creator—He created mankind. God wanted someone who would appreciate His glory and attributes, who would praise and worship Him, and would walk with Him in intimate fellowship. So, He created Adam and Eve. He wanted them to be fruitful, multiply, fill the earth, and rule and subdue His…
Vicki Baker Experiencing and appreciating diversity comes in a variety of forms: museum exhibits, book discussions, cultural festivals, ethnic foods, and stage performances. The Diversity in Action Committee of Voices United arranged a group outing to Stage West’s production of Fat Ham, a Pulitzer Prize winner for drama and nominee for five Tony Awards, including…
Nancy Tastle The party was held on Oct. 10 in the ballroom with a gathering of 100 people. The decorations were fabulous, with a huge birthday cake in the center of the ballroom and 150 balloons on the tables and around the room. The evening began with a champagne toast given by Bob Tastle, our…
Cris Thompson Most would agree that we are currently living in an age of confusion, where every moral decision seems to lie in the very murky waters of “compromise”—the “lesser of two evils.” So, how do we calibrate our moral compass in these situations? Deacon Joe Standridge, our speaker at the Oct. 14 RR Catholic…
Deena Barber The Texas weather was in the high 80s, and we were doing our best to have the Christmas spirit when we met on Oct. 20 to put together 100 Christmas cards for Support Our Troops (SOT). Eleven Stampers worked on an assembly line to put this card together. Die-cut machines were lined up,…
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