Foundation prompts local giving (The Dalles Chronicle)

Tuesday, October 20th, 2009

As weather turns crisp and stores roll out red-and-green décor (even though it’s not quite Halloween), many people look not only at their holiday shopping, but at their annual community giving plans, as well.

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Foundation prompts local giving (The Dalles Chronicle)

And sew it goes as fabric disappears (The Facts)

Monday, October 19th, 2009

I wanted to give a big “thank you” to the ladies that responded to my request to find material in the Brazoria County area. Both places were great. The West Columbia Walmart had exactly what I was looking for and I bought several bolts of material.

Continue here: And sew it goes as fabric disappears (The Facts)

Trading in Classy Looks For a Tastier ‘pl8’ of Food (The Emory Wheel)

Monday, August 31st, 2009

There are trade-offs in the world of restaurants, and every restaurant owner must decide what is important and what to put their money into. Some opt for fantastic displays of aquarium fish, others collect vintage photographs and still others ignore these distractions to focus solely on the food.

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Trading in Classy Looks For a Tastier ‘pl8’ of Food (The Emory Wheel)

Extraordinary machine (San Antonio Current)

Monday, August 10th, 2009

Daniel Saldaña with a new “amusement.” You can have your picture taken on it at Blue Star for a few bucks and proceeds will support Blue Star’s Art Smart program.

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Extraordinary machine (San Antonio Current)

A novel reform plan (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Sometimes the thoughts expressed in a column strike a chord with readers.

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A novel reform plan (Pittsburgh Tribune-Review)

Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (East Brunswick Sentinel)

Thursday, June 25th, 2009

AMatawan husband and wife will bring their artistic talents to the Blue Moon Cafe on South Broadway on Sunday. Author Steven Brower will be signing copies of his new book, “Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong,” while his wife Kati Brower of the band Nine Below Zero will be performing Armstrong’s songs with some of her friends.

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Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (East Brunswick Sentinel)

Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (Independent)

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

AMatawan husband and wife will bring their artistic talents to the Blue Moon Cafe on South Broadway in South Amboy on Sunday. Author Steven Brower will be signing copies of his new book, “Satchmo: The Wonderful World and Art of Louis Armstrong,” while his wife Kati Brower of the band Nine Below Zero will be performing Armstrong’s songs with some of her friends.

Continue here: Couple celebrates art and music of Satchmo (Independent)

Pilot’s waterfront nest (Corpus Christi Caller-Times)

Sunday, June 21st, 2009

Friends, family hard work leads to new look

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Pilot’s waterfront nest (Corpus Christi Caller-Times)

Cheap, eco-friendly ways to decorate (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)

Monday, June 1st, 2009

When sisters Nena Vargas-Tantoco and Tina Vargas-Quiroz entertain their friends at home, they’re sure to get “wows” from guests because of their elegant spreads and classy home decor. Asked where they get such tasteful centerpieces and ornaments, however, most are surprised by their answer – they get them right from their own backyards.

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Cheap, eco-friendly ways to decorate (ABS-CBNNEWS.com)

To mom with love: Lifestyle stores line up special Mother’s Day hampers (Calcutta News)

Saturday, May 9th, 2009

‘Mother of mine you gave to me, all my life to do as I please…’ As children gear up to pamper their mothers this Sunday, lifestyle and home decor stores are getting ready to cash in on the umbilical tie with an array of gifts.

Continue here: To mom with love: Lifestyle stores line up special Mother’s Day hampers (Calcutta News)