Ascension Coffee’s new White Rock location officially opened today. “Tea, though ridiculed by those who are naturally coarse in their nervous sensibilities will always be the favorite beverage of the intellectual.” — Thomas de Quincey I had to see it for myself. I wasn’t crazy about the matcha when I visited the Cypress Waters location…
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Finding Love at Lake Ray Hubbard Lighthouse
This year, I chose to celebrate Valentine’s Day differently, reconnecting with the simple pleasures that make my soul sing. No extravagant gestures or commercial pressure — just a return to the quiet activities that bring me joy: blogging, baking, losing myself in the pages of a physical book, wandering through nature, and watching the sky…
Unmasking Suicide: A Candid Conversation
Guest Post by Cherise Young Breaking the Silence: A Compassionate Look at Suicide Prevention Two years after September was first deemed National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, I led my first suicide prevention training. What I discovered was eye-opening: the concept of suicide as a preventable public health matter was foreign and even uncomfortable for many….
Holding Space for Grief
Guest Post by Cherise Young Around this time in recent years, I’ve found myself reflecting deeply on loss and grief. In 2020, I wrote about feeling weary from the global pandemic – the isolation, collective loss, and traumatic experiences that seemed to permeate every aspect of our lives. But 2022 brought a different kind of…
Blooming Beautifully at The Plant Project Dallas
Dwelling on both sides of a duplex in the heart of Dallas’ Uptown district is a beautiful space called The Plant Project. “In some Native languages, the term for plants translates to those who take care of us.“ ― Robin Wall Kimmerer Touted as the first black-owned plant store in Dallas, The Plant Project was…
Saying, “Shoo, Fly!” with Pure Aroma Essential Oils
Living in Texas brings many joys, but the local insect population can certainly be a challenge. After relocating from Las Vegas, encountering the variety and size of bugs here was quite the adjustment! While professional pest control services offer one solution, those living near natural areas like golf courses may find that some determined critters…
