Wardrobe Wranglers

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Being raised in Houston and living in close proximity to the 713 for the majority of my life, there are specific cultural experiences that are woven into the fabric of who I am. Attending Houston Oiler games during the “Luv ya Blue” days. Buying concert tickets at...

Spring Literally Takes My Breath Away

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher For centuries mankind has expounded the gloriousness of spring.  Poets, songwriters, authors, painters – virtually everyone in the arts has glorified the season of awakening. Hemingway said, “When spring came, even the false spring, there were no problems except...

Rodeo Roundup

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher It’s March, and in this neck of the woods, that means one thing: Rodeo Houston!  Of course, I remember back in the day when it was always the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, but in 1996, the annual event changed its name to Rodeo Houston as part of a rebranding...

The Sparkle Speed

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Time is a slippery slope.  I spent much of my 30s, 40s and 50s with never enough of it.  Raising babies, running a business, managing a household and multiple schedules – I never seemed to be able to capture enough of it.  “I’ll sleep when I’m dead,” was my...

Worming Woes

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher There I was having a leisurely Sunday with Mr. Kaminski when the invasion happened.  It happened in my kitchen of all places, and I was shook to say the least. I commenced to hollering at Mr. Kaminski to no avail as he was watching television.  When that happens, there...

The Clever Cupid

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Easter Bunny, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy.  I get the concept.  I raised my babies on these fictional yet fun principles.  After all, everyone appreciates a fun yet thoroughly anticipated surprise, right? The past couple of weeks Mr. Kaminski has taken this concept of...

Fresh Colds and High Dollar Bananas

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Now that Mr. Kaminski and I have relocated to Green Acres, things require a bit more pondering and planning.  For example, this morning I woke up with a fresh cold, as my Nanny would call it.  Now I have no idea what differentiates a fresh cold from a stale cold, but...

Ten Chicks and a Matt

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher “Make good choices.”  The famous momma mantra I drilled into my babies’ psyche as they were growing up, and truth be told, still do today.  A solid adage in this momma’s humble opinion. This was preciously the theme as I packed a significant sized suitcase for a...

Porch Parcels

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Since moving to Green Acres, on the porch has an entirely new meaning – and it’s a really good thing.  First and foremost, I have an amazing front porch perfect for people watching, pontificating and of course, porch sitting. My porch has become my gateway to the...

You Don’t Have to be Perfect to be Powerful

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I have adopted a catch phrase for 2026, a marketing message if you will.  After all, if it’s good enough for the big boys, it’s good enough for me.  Diet Coke, and regular Coke, I suppose, has launched a campaign where names are on the bottles and cans.  Things...