Monthly Archives: July 2020
National Lumberjack Day / National Tequila Day
National Lumberjack Day
July 24
Lumberjacks are mostly North American workers in the logging industry who perform the initial harvesting and transport of trees for ultimate processing into forest products. The term usually refers to a bygone era (before 1945 in the United...
Paper Airplanes
Making and “flying” paper airplanes is not only a fun activity for kids, but it also offers other benefits as well. It will show your kids they can make a cool plane with a piece of paper...
A Special Visitor To The Garden
I was thrilled to go out into my garden on an early July morning and see a white hummingbird going from flower to flower. Taylor Garrison, biologist for Texas Parks and Wildlife, says such a sighting is...
Kemah Boardwalk – Fun, Games, And Food
A roller coaster with screaming people and a huge Ferris wheel greeted us as we walked up to the Kemah Boardwalk for an entertaining evening with friends. Due to hurricanes and expansion, Kemah, less than an hour...
Beijing: A Larger Than Life Experience
Flying into the largest airport in the world can be an intimidating feat, especially after being in the plane for so many hours, but we were eager to have new experiences in the huge country of China....
A Chance Of Showers!
Now that I have your attention, it’s meteor showers, not rain showers. In mid-July, the Earth begins its annual voyage through the debris left behind by the Comet Swift-Tuttle. The grains of dust and ice left behind...
Health Tips For Seniors
There is a very interesting and informative article on the Parent Giving website entitled, 10 Essential Health Tips for Seniors. The subtitle is what really got my attention, From baby boomers to senior boomers: 10 tips to...
Her Story: Dana Scott
Educator, Coach and Mentor
If you have kept up with Waxahachie Lady Indians athletics in the past 24 years, then it’s likely you’ve heard mention of Dana Scott and the numerous accolades she’s received over the years with...
Ellis County Home Run Derby
High school graduating seniors representing six Ellis County schools had one more chance to play ball during the first-ever countywide homerun derby held Thursday night at the Waxahachie Sports Complex.
“Since their season was cut short, this gives...
Why Wait?
Over time we have created a world that tells us that if it is not quick and convenient, it is not worth the wait. However, throughout scripture we are commanded several times to, “Wait on the Lord.”
But...
