Posted by SETX Seniors on October 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The International Quilt Festival is returning to Houston November first through 4th.
Thousands of world class quilts will be on display for four days.
NEW THIS YEAR is a mix and mingle event. This is a great way to meet up with other quilt lovers and to socialize. The Mix and Mingle will be on Saturday November 3rd from 5:30 to 7:00pm in the ballroom lobby on the 3rd floor. During... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on October 12, 2012 · Leave a Comment
(ARA) – With public opinion surveys showing the popularity of Congress at or near all-time lows, a free online service is empowering thousands of citizens to send an easy-to-understand letter grade to any member of the U.S. Senate or House of Representatives.
GradeGov.com has delivered more than 153,000 A-through-F report cards to congressional offices in three years. Its... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on October 11, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Recently, I was driving on Highway 69 in Beaumont when a loud “ping” signaled that it was time to fill up on gas. I pulled off on Lucas and into the corner gas station.
A fully uniformed soldier was standing with his military duffel. It was on my heart to go over and say something, but I first started the tedious process of gassing up my vehicle- inserting my credit card,... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on October 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Quilting has a rich history in Southeast Texas and across the American South.
Frequently quilts are designed for, lovingly crafted to commemorate, and given on special occasions and to memorialize significant family events. In our family, my wife’s grandmother has designed a special quilt for each of her grandchildren to celebrate their birth and again to celebrate their weddings.
For... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on October 5, 2012 · Leave a Comment
How do we get oil out of the ground?
We’ve all seen oil derricks before. Southeast Texas is littered with them- new and shiny, ancient and rusty, and everything in between.
My dad used to work on a drilling rig and has tried to explain to me what his role was. Still, I’ve never really understood how they work. It’s a shame, as they play such a rich role in our Golden Triangle... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on September 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Orchids have long fascinated plant lovers in Southeast Texas and across the world. Our swamps and the Big Thicket are native habitats for some truly rare and beautiful specimens.
At one time, early botanists could literally become rich by traveling into unknown territories and hunting down undiscovered orchids.
One of the truly great places to see orchids is Shangri La Botanical... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on September 25, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Do you ever see a beautiful old home and wonder about its story? Who lived there? What kind of life did they live? How did they do all of the things we do today- cook, clean, entertain?
You can drive anywhere in Southeast Texas and see a number of beautiful old homes that look like they have incredible stories to tell.
Fortunately, each of our Golden Triangle communities has homes... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on September 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment
This week:
The President, Vice President and Secretary of State attended the Transfer of Remains Ceremony for the four Americans killed in Libya, while the White House welcomed Olympians and Paralympians, WNBA champions the Minnesota Lynx, new foreign Ambassadors, and the Children’s Miracle Network.
That’s September 14th to September 20th or “The Dignity and... Read More
Posted by SETX Seniors on September 22, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Many baby boomers assume they will end up in a nursing home if they develop a chronic illness. But that’s not true for most of us. The vast majority of people who become chronically ill are cared for in their own home by a loved one or a friend. That includes more than two-thirds of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
So why do most chronically ill people move... Read More
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Posted by SETX Seniors on September 19, 2012 · Leave a Comment
The bathroom is an oasis for many of us, a place where we not only take care of personal needs, but also relax and decompress after a hectic day. But as people grow older and less mobile, the bathroom can become a risky place.
Falls are a leading cause of hospitalization among aging Americans, and most at-home falls occur in the bathroom. By upgrading their bath with some products... Read More
Posted by SETX Seniors on September 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment
September is World Alzheimer’s Month and September 21st is a day when the Alzheimer’s Association joins with organizations and people around the globe to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and its impact on our families, communities and nations.
Today, 35 million people worldwide are affected by Alzheimer’s and related dementias, and this number is growing... Read More
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