In July, my alma mater Hardin-Simmons University received two well deserved honors. Yes, that is my unbiased opinion. The Chronicle for Higher Education named HSU one of the top ten colleges to work for in the small school division (under 3,000). The results were based upon a nationwide survey of about 41,000 employees on 247 … Continue reading Way to Go HSU!
Variations on Pachelbel’s Kannon by George Winston
This one is for a friend who asked me about George Winston. Winston is playing Variations on Pachelbel's Kannon from the December album.
The Next Food Network Star: … And The Winner Is …
Home cook Melissa d'Arabian won season 5 of the Next Food Network Star. Melissa a former business woman is a stay-at-home mother of 4 from Kellar, Texas. Melissa's show Kitchen Survival will premiere Sunday August 9th. This is the first time a non-professional has won. In the past it has seemed that the one or … Continue reading The Next Food Network Star: … And The Winner Is …
Sky Watch Friday: Nombre de Dios Mission
One of our favorite places to visit is St. Augustine, Florida. We make a trip there every couple of months. Each time we try to find something we haven't seen before. This time we decided to visit Nombre de Dios Mission. On 8 September 1565, Pedro Menedez de Aviles landed and claimed the land for … Continue reading Sky Watch Friday: Nombre de Dios Mission
Hometown Hero
Maybe the subtitle should be Town of Heroes. The folks in the North Texas town of Krum rallied together to grant a wish for 5-year-old cancer patient Reagan Richards. Reagen’s wish is to celebrate Christmas. Reagan has been asking her dad for Christmas. She was diagnosed last year with glioblastoma, a rare and aggressive brain … Continue reading Hometown Hero
Never Going Back to Okay by The Afters
If you aren't family with the Afters. They are a band should check out. They started at a Starbucks in Mesquite, Texas where lead vocalist Josh Havens and vocalist/guitarist Matt Fuqua worked. Havens and Fuqua recruited vocalist/guitarist Brad Wigg and drummer Marc Dodd. They begin preforming under the name Blisse. The band signed with Sony/INO … Continue reading Never Going Back to Okay by The Afters
Next Food Network Star Week 8
This is the biggest week yet. It is down to the final three. The challenge is inspired by the movie Julie and Julia. The finalist are to present a three course meal with a live demo at Emeril's Miami restaurant for several Food Network stars and food critic. Michael, Jamika and Katie were back as … Continue reading Next Food Network Star Week 8
The Dee Zone 