Seasonal Surprises
Posted on Dec 4, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
A couple of Fridays ago, I decided to do the thing. You know, the in person shopping the day after Thanksgiving thing? I haven’t been Black Friday shopping – on the real Black Friday – in years. I’m not entirely certain what got into me to participate in...
Christmas Chaos
Posted on Dec 2, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Well, it happened again, and it happens every post-Thanksgiving just like clockwork. For the record, I’m not talking about Black Friday sales. I’m talking about Mr. Kaminski channeling Clark Griswold and Christmas exploding all over my house. It’s a thing, and...
Grace, Gratitude and Grit
Posted on Nov 25, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
It’s Turkey Day, the official kick-off to the holiday hustle. This year, I decided to take the time to make a list, and check it twice, of the things I am most thankful for this 60th Thanksgiving of mine. Here’s the run down of what made it to the top of my...
Frugal Fabulousness
Posted on Nov 19, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
The holiday hustle is already in full swing – and it’s not even Thanksgiving yet! But never fear because your girl is tackling gift giving like a pro, and more importantly, on a budget.
Now I am a bargain queen always up for a good deal. I will go anywhere, anytime. I...
Sparkling, Sipping and Creating a Legendary Legacy: Richmond’s Ostera Family
Posted on Nov 11, 2025 in COVER STORY, NEWSWORTHY
A staple in the Richmond, Texas business community for over 25 years, Vangie and Vince Ostera have created yet another unique venture that is providing customers with the ultimate environment to enjoy hand-crafted cocktails, fresh food and an abundance of distinct retail options – all in a comfortable,...
Selecting Shade
Posted on Nov 5, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Now that I am close to catching my breath due to all the comings and goings of the “Birthday Quarter,” which I sincerely doubt I can make it another seven weeks as four weeks have just about done me in, I have been reminiscing about my time in the Big Apple. I have...
Scary Sixty
Posted on Oct 29, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
For several years now, folks have consistently used a singular word to describe me. It’s happened at different times, at different places, by different folks – including my babies – and I’m pretty sure I feel a certain kind of way about it.
My initial response...
“Birthday Quarter” Blues
Posted on Oct 22, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
Four weeks into my “Birthday Quarter,” it got real. After a raucous, rambunctious and real night of revelry, my entire body quit.
Now I know what you’re thinking – hangover. I’m not certain exactly what a hangover entails since I have not had this particular...
The “Birthday Quarter” Stats
Posted on Oct 15, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
This week marked the day, the actual birthday – the day the deed was done 60 years ago – associated with the official “Birthday Quarter.” Since it is football season, and it’s all about the numbers, here are the stats for the first 15 days of the “Birthday...
Basic Birthday
Posted on Oct 8, 2025 in COVER STORY, On the Porch with Patti
By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher
On a recent mad dash to the airport in keeping with the “Birthday Quarter” shenanigans, I arrived just in time for my flight – thank you Shay! – only to discover that Southwest Airlines had profiled me. They deemed me as “basic” per the boarding pass that...
