As the school year draws to a close, I am struck by how quickly time seems to pass. My first full year in Eanes was fifth grade, so fifth grade is relatively significant for me. It’s even more significant now, as my sister i...
The ultimate fairy tale, the Cinderella that makes all other Cinderella’s look bad. It’s what we dream of, salivating for when it might actually come true, yet dreading the consequences if it truly were to happen. Donald Tr...
Five candidates were left in the 2016 election. They embodied American values. They were trustworthy, above reproach and worthy of office. The elections happened, the winner celebrated, and America restored to its place in the...
A sweep of blush, a dab of foundation, several coats of mascara. Line and fill eyebrows, cover dark circles, use primer. Pat on eyeshadow, flick liner into a cat eye, line lips, pucker for a matching shade of lipstick. Cover with...
For the first 14 years of my life, I considered my dog, Butler, to be like my brother. He was the only pet I had ever had, and I didn't have any human siblings. So, since I was really young, it was only logical to refer to him...
Trump, Cruz, Rubio, Kasich, Carson, Clinton, Sanders. These are the candidates vying for the presidency. Who’s happy with the line-up? I’m not. In fact, since my last column, things still haven’t improved. There have been big c...
Music as a whole has always spoken to me beyond just a pretty melody. Ever since I was young, I’ve found that music is a way to communicate, to express what cannot be said and to create a world in my own colors. Because of ev...
Outdoor enthusiasts pull their cots and ENO hammocks out of storage as prime-time camping season comes around. Weekend getaway trips become the norm as people escape the city to become immersed in nature. Fall in Texas is considered...
