IYKYK

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I like poems.  I like alliteration.  I like to rhyme.  It’s just what I do. Growing up, I wrote poems as invitations for my babies’ birthday parties.  They were memorable.  They were on theme.  They were cute.  At least I thought so, and that’s all that really...

Mommy Muses

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’ve had many jobs in my life – worn many hats, so to speak – as the occasion and circumstance required.  I believe that’s true of most women – the juxtaposition of doing this or that regardless of your experience or background as the need arises. And if...

High Alert in Green Acres

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I’ve shared that life here in Green Acres is anything but boring.  And I have to admit, I’m on somewhat high alert when traversing to and fro while out here.  I pay closer attention because honestly, you just never know. Many times, the surprises are beautiful. ...

Personalities?

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I like to forge ahead.  I’m not big on looking back, and I’m the first to take the risk then back up later and apologize if necessary.  After all, if the action that I presumed to take was successful, no apology imminent, right? Now that’s not to say I’m not...

The Closet Conundrum

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I have begun making plans for the next phase of my life.  Now I know what you’re thinking.  Retirement fund, long-term care planning, accessible single-story housing.  Nope.  That’s not it.  I’ve been planning out prayerfully and considerately my new favorite...

The Inequities of It All

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher For centuries women have fought for equality.  Equality with their male counterparts.  But here’s the rub.  Men and women are not equal.  The female species is far superior to the male species, which is precisely why men have fought so vehemently for decades to...

I Love New York!

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher I love New York!  This is not simply a marketing phrase to me.  I sincerely love going to the Big Apple.  I’m a happy girl when there.  You’ve just got to love any city nicknamed after horse racing and jazz, right? Mr. Kaminski graciously offered a trip to NYC to...

Popping the Question

By Patti Parish-Kaminski, Publisher Thirty-two years ago on this very day, I married Mr. Kaminski.  It was a grand affair at the Omni in Houston, interestingly enough, attended by many Fort Bend friends that are still in our lives.  Years ago, 20ish years into the marvelous matrimony, we attended a...

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...