Women Rule! Texas boasts the nation’s first all-female appeals court
When Alma L. Lopez was 5 years old, her maternal grandmother urged her to be la nunca vista — something that’s never been seen before. With that guidance, Lopez set out on a string of uncommon achievements. When she graduated from St. Mary’s Law School in the late 1960s, she was one of four women […]
Empty Nest to Entrepreneur
Many years ago, I read about a sociological ‘crossover’ effect in relationship lifestyles. Now I see evidence of it around me (and in my life). The phenomenon can be described as follows: Women tend to start adult life more interested in ‘nesting’ than in career, while men tend to start adult life with a strong […]
Exercise for Major Health Benefits: A little bit can go a long way
Ask just about any woman if she’s happy with her weight, and the resounding answer is likely to be NO. Though many of us want to shed some weight, tone our physiques or fit into a smaller size, those desires often aren’t enough motivation to put us on the path to physical fitness. But exercise […]
Bistro Time: A cozy setting for new takes on the classics
Chef Sander Edmondson, once immersed in the crucible of contemporary Southwestern cuisine at Polo’s in the Fairmount, has now settled into a comfortable middle-age at Bistro Time. The cafe’s cozy environment, with its flanking banquettes and wood-framed ceiling, is leagues away from any what’s-new-now decor. This may not necessarily be bad news for trend-followers; it’s […]
What’s Your Communication Style?
Ever notice that there are some people with whom you just naturally seem to click? Your conversations flow freely, and you feel an instant rapport. Yet there are other people with whom communication is more of a struggle. Less flow. Just don’t feel like you’re on the same wavelength. More opportunities for misunderstandings. It’s all […]