Delighting In Details: Appealing home in the Vineyard

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Joe and Linda Aceves have a moving marriage. Literally. “This is the eleventh move we’ve made in 24 years of marriage,” Linda says of their relocation to the Vineyard in Northwest San Antonio. They aren’t career military, she adds. Joe’s work doesn’t require frequent transfers; he manages Bexar County’s Department of Infrastructure Services. “We just […]

A Mother’s Promise: It’s important to keep your word

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We mothers like to think of our word as law, at least when it comes to our children. We don’t even mind, nor are we surprised when a question asked of Dad is diverted to Mom with “Go ask your mother.” After all, mother knows best, right? We know the agenda of the day, the […]

7 Simple Steps For Healthy Aging

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Forget the stock market. If you want to see real return on an investment, start banking on your health. Follow these simple strategies, and you’ll realize regular dividends in the form of good health and a long life. Review your portfolio Think about your current exercise, nutrition and sleep habits — then fast-forward 20 years. […]

Tre Trattoria: Tuscan menu is full of pleasures

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We (the pretentious royal we) have never understood why nobody seems to eat out on Monday. Nevertheless it is the preferred down-day for both diners and chefs, so here’s a useful tip: When there’s a reputable restaurant open on Monday, by all means go. The kitchen will have more time for you — and in […]

Autumn Reading: Books highlight life, love, creativity

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Memory Lessons With our population aging, our health care system facing upheaval and countless Americans caring for aging parents, Gemini Ink found perfect recipients for its 2009 Literary Excellence Awards: Dr. Jerald Winakur and his wife, poet-attorney Lee Robinson. She has published two poetry collections: Creed and Hearsay. Jerald Winakur has practiced internal and geriatric […]