It’s raining it’s pouring…so go to the theatre while the green grass is growing. There are so many spring concerts and so little time. Spring time is one of the best times for dance concerts. Here’s a round-up of the top ten dance shows for North Texas that you won’t want to miss this season. …
Three Happy Cows: Back And Better Than Ever!
TEXAS LOVES THREE HAPPY COWS! Yogurt has always been a staple in our house. We favor Greek yogurt to have with breakfast, lunch and dinner…it’s the perfect food for any time of the day. Three Happy Cows has a huge Texas following and is back after a fire destroyed their plant, forcing them to stop production …
Graceful Grace of Monaco
Grace Kelly is loved for being a movie star icon and a princess. Born in 1929, she came from an upper class Irish family in Philadelphia and was extremely well educated along with her three siblings. She was the daughter of a self-made millionaire who was a socially enthusiastic brickworks owner and Olympian, Jack Kelly. Grace’s Dad was a champion …
Mary Cassatt: 5 things you might not know
My friend Leslee came into my classroom last week and told me, “Great news! The Traveling Art Exhibit has arrived!” I spent most of that week running around like a crazy person getting my classroom ready for Open House (which is always right before Spring Break). When Leslee said, “I’ve already put it up.” I breathed …
Aim True with Kathyrn Budig
(Photo by Jasper Johal) My husband asked me the day before my workshop with Kathryn Budig, “Are you excited?” “Yes, super excited!” Everyone has a secret pleasure. Mine involves running off to my favorite yoga studio to recharge my batteries and find my happy place. Kathryn Budig is well known yoga teacher and writer. She has a playful …
Romy Schneider: Greatest Actress of all time
Romy Schneider was only introduced to me within the last couple of years by my Austrian friend. Romy is not as well known in America but she is unforgettable in Europe. She was known as the “German Shirley Temple” in her early age. Romy Schneider was an Austrian-born actress who starred in German, French and American …
Anne Burrell: Valentine’s Day recipe and upcoming premier
“Reprinted from Own Your Kitchen. Copyright (c) 2013 by Anne Burrell. Photographs copyright (c) 2013 by Quentin Bacon. Published by Clarkson Potter, a division of Random House LLC.” I’ve been a fan of Anne Burrell ever sense I watched her as Mario Batali’s sous chef cracking eggs one-handed at lightening speed on Iron Chef…I want to …
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BEET RAVIOLI FOR VALENTINE’S DAY
For Valentine’s Day dinner, we almost always eat pasta. Usually, we make our Italian favorite, spaghetti and clams. This year we’re experimenting with beet ravioli. It’s a Valentine’s color, delicious and the ultimate interactive fun to have with your kids. Food tastes better when you’ve made it together. Pasta is a food that makes everybody happy. It’s perfect for kids …
Love, Love Me Do (deux)
Valentine’s Day will be here soon! Have you shopped for your loved ones yet? Here are a few ideas and inspirational poems that I think would add extra happiness to your Valentine’s Day. The Eskimo has fifty-two names for snow because it is important to them; there ought to be as many for love. ~Margaret …
Mastering the Art of French Eating: love, food and France
You know those books that grab hold of you from the moment you start reading the first few pages? Mastering the Art of French Eating is one of those treasures. Ann Mah’s book will make you hungry for a crusty baguette and thirsty for a good rosé. Her book is about love, food and France. The life-lessons she …
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Five things you might not know about dance
Dancers have a wonderful reputation of being overachievers, super hard-workers and multitaskers who can focus on many things at once. This is why they make the best employees! I think of ballerinas as super heros. There’s a deep history to making these super hero dancers… Here are five things you might not know about dance. …
New Year Traditions from around the world
Welcome the New Year with traditions from around the world. This New Year, my neighbor’s might find me circling my house with my suitcase. Happy New Year! xx Cuba: circle your house with a suitcase at midnight to bring travel opportunities for the year. Brazil: wear white to ward off evil spirits and jump seven ocean waves …