Austin in Action
According to the U.S. News & World Report, of 17,857 high schools in all 50 states, three area schools ranked in the top 100 best public high schools in Texas and in the top 500 in the nation. Two schools in Austin ISD made the top 100 list. Liberal Arts...
Austin in Action
The nonprofit organization Wreaths Across America was founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. The organization’s mission is to remember the fallen, honor those who serve and teach our children the value of...
Films
Rated PG-13 Starring Caitriona Balfe, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, Judi Dench, Jude Hill, Lewis McAskie Critical Rating: 4½ of 5 Family-Friendly Rating: 4 of 5 Kenneth Branagh’s “Belfast,” the director’s semi-autobiographical tale of growing up in Northern...
Asuntos Familiares
P: Mi hermana, quien era madre soltera, falleció este verano. Mi marido y yo estamos criando a sus dos hijos, mi sobrino de 11 años y mi sobrina de 14 años. Todos seguimos sufriendo la muerte de mi hermana. Me resulta difícil pensar en formas de hacer que las fiestas,...
Humor
Years ago, I wrote a book for kids called “Sweaty Christmas.” It’s hard to believe, but that white heat of genius did not change the face of modern publishing. (Oh, if I had a nickel!) It does remain, to date, my favorite attempt at children’s literature. Anyhoo. The...
Family Matters
Q. My sister, a single parent, passed away this summer. My husband and I are raising her two children, my 11-year-old nephew and 14-year-old niece. We are all still grieving my sister’s death. It’s hard for me to think of ways to make any of the holidays, especially...
Family Bucket List
Ready or not, the holidays are upon us. That can mean a lot of hustle and bustle, but it is also a beautiful time of year in Central Texas to enjoy with your family. In Austin, December is usually mild enough to still be outside. With that in mind, you may be...
Education
There is something divine about a good dog. Simple, trustworthy and loyal to the core, it reflects back to us that which makes us our best selves. In its eyes, we do no wrong and we are always worthy of an effusive greeting, whether we’ve been gone five minutes or...
Feature Articles
Last year, I decided to do something a little different for the holidays. I asked everyone on my side of the family to give my children experiences instead of toys. At the time, we had our house listed for sale, and I could not handle the thought of more “stuff” to be...
Feature Articles
Holiday Helpers: Volunteering as a Family Wish lists. Homemade cookies. Gift buying. Tree decorating. Party planning. The holidays are a busy time, filled with traditions. Why not make family volunteering one of them? As you celebrate the spirit of the season, you...
