March 2016 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Feb 28, 2016 in EDITOR'S POV
Spring Has Sprung?
It’s spring in Texas and that means three things: bluebonnets, unpredictable weather and of course, Texas Independence Day. This year marks 180 years since Texas won its independence from Mexico, and our rich heritage as Texans is still alive and well today. The Fort Bend County Museum...
February 2016 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Jan 30, 2016 in EDITOR'S POV
The Month of Love
“Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Teresa in her infinite wisdom and genuine love for mankind summed up her feelings about love and sharing it with others with these words. I couldn’t agree more.
February, the month of...
January 2016 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Dec 29, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
Chapter One
Happy New Year! I hope that your holidays were merry and bright and that your plans for the New Year are even brighter!
We are all about making 2016 the best year ever at absolutely! focus media, and in this issue, we are bringing you so much information to help you in the coming year. From...
December 2015 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Nov 29, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
The Reason for the Season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and at absolutely! Brazos, we have so much to celebrate and be thankful for this holiday season. First and foremost, our team and our amazing families who support us during our hectic deadlines of multiple magazines, community events and...
November 2015 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Oct 29, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
The True Meaning of Thanksgiving
Now that one of my babies has “flown the nest” and resides at the University of Texas instead of our home, I have an entirely new appreciation for the word “Thanksgiving.” As a child, I fondly remember traveling to Mawmaw’s house for the annual feast with her...
October 2015 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Sep 28, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
Once Upon a Time . . .
October is my absolute favorite month out of the year, and one thing that I look forward to each October is sharing some personal, poignant stories about outstanding members of our community with our readers. For eight years, we have produced community events – first the JEWELS, now...
September 2015 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Aug 30, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
An Attitude of Gratitude – and Winning
It’s fall in Fort Bend and that means one thing: it’s Fair time! This year, the Fort Bend County Fair celebrates its 79th annual event, and in Fort Bend, the Fair is the official kick-off to the fall event season. We enjoyed the Downtown Stomp, which is the...
August 2015 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Jul 30, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
Questions and Answers
Finally, the answer to the question that’s been on everyone’s mind this summer: Who are the 2015 GEMS of Fort Bend? The deserving 2015 Generous, Enthusiastic Men Serving are Bob Hebert, Don Kerstetter and Steve Onstad. The reach of these community servants is extraordinary, and we...
July 2015 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on Jun 29, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
Freedom Isn’t Free –
Two hundred and thirty nine years ago on July 4, 1776, the colonies were fighting Great Britain in the American Revolutionary War, and delegates from the 13 colonies unanimously adopted the Declaration of Independence composed by Thomas Jefferson. As we celebrate the birth of our...
June 2015 – Exclamation Points!
Posted on May 30, 2015 in EDITOR'S POV
“Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. Fish are jumpin’ and the cotton is high.” – George Gerschwin
In my opinion, Gerschwin got it right with his lyrics to Summertime, as they embody the true spirit of summer. Livin’ is a bit easier, and I, for one, am relieved to be finished with the hectic...
