2023 Hyundai Santa Fe

absolutely AUTO REVIEW  |  By Steve Kursar – The 2023 Hyundai Santa Fe is a mid-size crossover from the Korean automaker that deserves to be viewed as a near-luxury model.  Both the interior and exterior design and build are sharp and tight, and the safety technology is state-of-the-art.  The...

Mammogram FAQS: Your Breast Cancer Screening Questions Answered

Focus on Cure When life is busy, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before your own. But it’s important to make time for yourself — and your annual screening mammogram. If you’re not sure when to start getting mammograms or what to expect, we’re here to help. Sandra Templeton, M.D.,...

“Hit Us With Your Best Shot!” 2023 Cullinan Park Photo Contest

Cullinan Park Conservancy (CPC) invites photographers of all levels to submit photos to its annual photo contest. The contest is in conjunction with the Conservancy’s 7th annual “Picnic for the Park” luncheon on Friday, October 20th, at Sweetwater Country Club. The photo contest opens on August 1st and...

Wine 101

the drunken cyclist By Jeffrey M. Kralik, Ph.D. www.thedrunkencyclist.com With the kids back in school, it is time for a little adult education, some Wine 101. I have been conducting wine tastings and wine education for the better part of two decades now, and some of the same questions come up repeatedly....

Halloween

Halloween is not just for kids!  Build the spookiest Halloween Char-BOO-terie Board perfect for your next party or get together with an assortment of your favorite cheeses, meats, crackers, fresh fruits and nuts.  And don’t forget to add some ghastly ghouls to liven up your...

School Has Started and You Have Homework!

It is September 2023. Many of you are enjoying peace and quiet at home – the kids are back in school! For seven to eight hours each school day, you have some time to do things you want to do for yourself. Parents still have to keep the kitchen pantry full, drive car pool and wash the family’s clothes,...

Mammograms: A Crucial Pillar in Women’s Health

Focus on Cure Breast cancer continues to be one of the most prevalent and potentially life-threatening diseases affecting women worldwide. In this battle against breast cancer, early detection plays an indispensable role, and mammograms emerge as a vital tool in this endeavor. A mammogram is a low-dose...

The Sweet Life Gardener – Chives

Hey Sweet Lifers! One of the easiest to grow and certainly a lovely addition to any garden is chives. They are, with reference to taste, the lightest of the onion family. They are also one of the oldest herbs as they have been cultivated for 5,000 years.  Culinarily speaking there’s nothing better on a...

Focus on the Cure October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Studies have shown that breast cancer is due to a combination of factors and some you have no control over – age, genetics, family history.  But the good news is there are risk factors that you do have control over and changing these factors can help you mitigate your risk of breast cancer. Breast...

September-October 2023 – Out & About in the Heart of Brazos

A fashion show while sipping prosecco and shopping made for a fun evening! Texas Vintage and Antiques hosted a Fashion Show Charity Event showcasing their new clothing boutique. A portion of the ticket and merchandise sales benefitted Lunches of Love, a beloved community non-profit organization that is...