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Craig Glidden, Penny Glidden, Nate Smith, KT Smith, Vivienne Smith, Coco Smith

A Hop, Skip, and a Jump

To grandparents’ house we go
By Cathy Gordon | March 27, 2023
People in this article:
Vivienne Smith, KT Smith, Nate Smith, Coco Smith, Craig Glidden, Penny Glidden
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Emily Barrett, Reese Barrett

Awesome Opossums

They’re everywhere
By Cheryl Ursin | March 27, 2023
People in this article:
Emily Barrett, Reese Barrett, Richard Beck, Guy Goodwin, Eric Duran, Samantha Norris
Talia Rosenblatt, Robyn Rosenblatt

Matzah

New twists on an old tradition
By Andria Frankfort Dilling | March 27, 2023
People in this article:
Robyn Rosenblatt, Ellie Rosenblatt, Talia Rosenblatt, Ian Rosenblatt, Tracy Kapiloff, Amy Kapiloff
Clymer Wright

Writer of Wrongs

There’s trouble in River City – Not a Memoir, Part 6
By Cindy Gabriel | March 27, 2023
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Clymer Wright, Jeff Segers, Sandra Wright, Evelyn Segers, Jim Simpson, Bud Williams
Zachary Teoh

Stellar Speller

Six-year-old spelling-bee champ
By Cheryl Ursin | March 24, 2023
People in this article:
Zachary Teoh, Brett Gallini, Don Hernandez, Jill Biden, Joanne Yeap, Michael Teoh, Michelle Liner
Gus Pappas, Elena Pappas

Coogs Madness

For The City
By Michelle Casas Groogan | February 27, 2023
People in this article:
Gil Jackson, Katina Jackson, Alex Jackson, Thomas Bonk, Guy Lewis, Hakeem Olajuwon, Clyde Drexler, Kelvin Sampson, Marina Christensen, Scott Jackson, George Jackson, Gus Pappas, Elena Pappas, Lexi Pappas, Demi Pappas, Pamela Pappas, Ashley Beecher, Clark Beecher, Charlotte Beecher, Hazel Beecher, Whitworth Beecher, Dean Pappas, Kathy Pappas, Ray McCallum, George Pappas
Richard Fish, Scott Scheinthal, Russell Weil, and Mark Newman

Burger Buddies

For the love of hamburgers
By Russell Weil | February 27, 2023
People in this article:
Russell Weil, Richard Fish, Mark Newman, Scott Scheinthal, Bun B
Nick Killian, Charlie David, Bob Camps, Caroline Siegfried, Amanda Pope, Patrick Grant, Allison Wagner, Walden Pemantle, and Anton Banta

Not So Trivial

The power of the weekly hang
By Caroline Siegfried | February 27, 2023
People in this article:
Caroline Siegfried, Nick Killian, Charlie David, Bob Camps, Amanda Pope, Patrick Grant, Allison Wagner, Walden Pemantle, Anton Banta, Leslie Santamaria, Lauran Kerr-Heraly, Joe Small, Angela Hernandez, Sarah Franklin
Sam Bowen

Mutton Bustin'

A Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo favorite
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | February 27, 2023
People in this article:
Shelby Stegent, Caroline Stegent, Jason Aldean, Jason Stegent, Emerson Stegent, Patty Bowen, Sam Bowen, Cody Johnson, Alicia McIlheran, Kyle McIlheran, WilliamMcIlheran
Lindsay Schwartz

A Galveston Primer

Even in the new, the past is present
By Andria Frankfort Dilling | February 27, 2023
People in this article:
Phyllis Milstein, Lindsay Schwartz
Faires Weber, Cindy Gabriel

Small Thoughts

On Crazy Eights and world peace – Not A Memoir, Part 5
By Cindy Gabriel | February 27, 2023
People in this article:
Eli We, Cindy Gabriel, Julia Weber, Martin Luther King Jr., Faires Weber
Maverick, Mark, and Robin Renucci

Whirlwind Love

Journey to Ireland, marriage, and parenthood
By Andria Frankfort Dilling | January 27, 2023
People in this article:
Robin Renucci, Mark Renucci, Cathy Wagner, Maverick Renucci, Jon Wagner
Yvonne Cosgrove

Love in the Form of Chocolate

One family’s special cake
By Andria Frankfort Dilling | January 27, 2023
People in this article:
Yvonne Cosgrove, Henry Rosenblum, Phyllis Rosenblum, Phoebe Cosgrove, Jake Cosgrove, John Cosgrove
Murray Penner, Stuart Weil, Alan Aronowitz, Mike Kahn, Brad Rauch, Steven Finger, Richard Seline

Reunited After 50 Years

From elementary school to the ‘Old Geezers Walking Club’
By Andria Frankfort Dilling | January 27, 2023
People in this article:
Richard Seline, Eleanor Seline, Brad Rauch, Stuart Weil, Alan Aronowitz, Steven Finger, Murray Penner, Mike Kahn
Omar and Mikhal Abou-Sayed

Date Nights

Favorite traditions
By Annie Blaylock McQueen | January 27, 2023
People in this article:
Omar Abou-Sayed, Mikhal Abou-Sayed, Adan Abou-Sayed, Joaquin Abou-Sayed, Alina Abou-Sayed, Cathy Herr, David Herr, Hudson Herr, Lauren Herr, Declan Herr, Charity Yarborough Cox, Wally Cox, Lou Carrington, Michael Francisco, Ellie Francisco, Joe Francisco, Gregg Francisco
Jessie Hogue

Here Comes Aunt Jessie

All I knew was what I saw – Not a Memoir, Part 4
By Cindy Gabriel | January 27, 2023
People in this article:
Jessie Hogue, Cindy Gabriel
Joe Sexton

Go, Joe, Go

Saddling up with the cycling aficionado
By Cathy Gordon | December 27, 2022
People in this article:
Joe Sexton, Anthony Weido, Paul Elliott, Kevin Malone, Waynel Sexton, Kopi Vogiatzis, Armando Armellini, Frank Sexton
Ginger and Turmeric Soup with Cilantro Chicken Meatballs

Light and Delicious

Recipes to carry you through January
By Andria Frankfort Dilling | December 27, 2022
Ragna Case

Keeping It Moving

Seniors in motion
By Cheryl Ursin | December 27, 2022
People in this article:
Cheryl Ursin, Cyvia Wolff, Bob Talamini, Gracen Gailey, Mickey Rosenau, Ellen Gritz, Andres Loperena, M.T. Mazzarella, Maureen Beck, Ragna Case, Kevin Blodgett
Arden Evans

Forks on the Left

Knives and spoons on the right – Not a Memoir, Part 3
By Cindy Gabriel | December 27, 2022
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Arden Evans
Ben Portnoy

Fountain Pens

The good old days
By Ben Portnoy | December 27, 2022
People in this article:
Ben Portnoy, Joe Portnoy
Favorite books of 2022

Best Books of the Year

Reflecting on 2022 reads
By Cindy Burnett | November 28, 2022
People in this article:
Cindy Burnett, Eleanor Brown, Taylor Jenkins Reid, Angie Cruz, Clare Pooley, Jennifer E Smith, Ruta Sepetys, Kim Fay, Lynda Cohen Loigman, Ann Davila Cardinal, Tony Birch, Ashley Flowers, Alex Kiester, Deanna Raybourn, Joey Hartstone, Lisa Barr, Gillian McAllister
Terese Wagner

The Memory Mill

Romance with a childhood ranch
By Cathy Gordon | November 27, 2022
People in this article:
Terese Wagner, Joan Marik, Frank Marik, Michael Wagner, Andrew Wagner, Allison Wagner, Gary Wagner, Carol Mancusi-Ungaro
Van and Bridget Burkhart

The Pull of Tractors

Van Burkhart shares his fascination
By Cheryl Ursin | November 27, 2022
People in this article:
Van Burkhart, Lizzy Burkhart, Jake Burkhart, Susan Burkhart, Bridget Burkhart, Spencer Murchison, Jack Murchison, George Murchison, Spence Murchison, John Earl Laurence
Amanda Hughes Pickering, Sally Cone, and Kami Buri

The Uvalde Girls

Small town pride, lifelong ties
By Cathy Gordon | November 27, 2022
People in this article:
Kami Buri, Sally Cone, Amanda Hughes Pickering, Kyley Houck, Tania Leskovar-Owens, Sami Harris, Charla Jenkins
David Zarzour, Alejandra Zarzour

Act of Faith

A Family’s Christmas Crèche
By Michelle Casas Groogan | November 27, 2022
People in this article:
David Zarzour, Alejandra Zarzour, Sophia Zarzour, Elena Zarzour, Christina Zarzour, Steven Zarzour, Beverley Zarzour, Clark Sample
sterling silver Hanukkah dreidels

Hanukkah Joy

Collections that bring a smile
By Andria Frankfort Dilling | November 27, 2022
People in this article:
Joyce Schechter, Roy Walter, Arthur Schechter
Sandra and Clymer Wright

Setting the Scene

Not a memoir, Part 2
By Cindy Gabriel | November 27, 2022
People in this article:
Cindy Gabriel, Sandra Wright, Clymer Wright, Leola Lee, A.M. Cohen, Omar Lee, Bob Lee
CHRISTMAS VILLAGE

Holiday Happenings

Ways to celebrate the season
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | November 25, 2022
Thanksgiving Day Parade

Holiday Happenings

Festive fun this season
By Jordan Magaziner Steinfeld | October 27, 2022