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There have been many requests from school leaders for the Texas Education Agency to waive 2021's STAAR testing. And now, we finally have our answer.

Some of us can even get so lost in our minds we "forget" our minds are connected to a physical body that is made to reside in the physical world.

I had a total meltdown and created an awkward situation for my family, who were no doubt as embarrassed of me as I am of myself in my adult years.

Whether you want to get out of the house or stay right there on your couch at home, here's a couple of festive options in East Texas this weekend.

Christmas during Covid-19: Since many won't be spending face time with those we love, here's a few ways you can deliver love this season--safely.

So, yeah--we need some practical things, too. However, if you really want to delight someone you love--get them something FUN!

Some holiday treats are easier to make than others, and this one is a breeze. And, it lets the kids destroy something so it's pretty much a win-win.

Whew, what a year. It's flown by. I feel extra compelled to try to slow the days down and "feel" the season this year. I think we all need it.

I adore holiday food. At the same time, after several days of embracing a hedonistic approach to food enjoyment, you start to feel the effects in various ways.

For some, it's a way to re-connect with something real. It feels like a way to say "hey, I come from somewhere and I am a part of a larger story."

Whatever in-store shopping you're planning this season, it's imperative that we still do the best we can to keep ourselves, and others, healthy.

The first time I tried Zumba, I fell in love. Because of the dance element, I often feel that I'm not "working out" at all--just having a great time.