From My Heart (or my blithering brain!)

My daughter and I were chatting the other night and she brought up an interesting item.  Have you ever noticed the difference between Mother's Day and Father's Day? For Mother's Day, most people give their moms cards, or flowers or both.  In fact, my church usually hands out single stems to moms ...

Now I know this is a popular movie and everyone I know who has seen it loved it, but in thinking about the concept of a bucket list, I'm not sure it is such a good idea. Okay, I admit it's late and I'm probably not making much sense, but I'm going to try.  I've always tried to be very in control,...

No, I'm not actually asking the question.  If you live in the metroplex, you'll know there are ALWAYS things going on in the smaller cities that surround Dallas.  Rockwall is one of those precious gems of a town with lots of life and spirit nestled on the shores of Lake Ray Hubbard.  Just in case...

Yesterday, I suggested taking some time out for yourself weekly.  Literally, write an appointment with yourself into your datebook.  Now that you've made your date, here are some questions you can contemplate.  Just try a couple at a time and be honest with yourself about them.  These can really ...

My name is Sharon Starks and I'm pretty new here at Active Rain.  I'm a native Texan.  In fact, my Texas ancestry goes back 4 generations, to just after the Texas Revolution.  I was born and raised in Dallas and have thoroughly fallen in love with the northeastern section of the metroplex.  I jus...

Several years ago, I walked into the office of a fellow realtor and noticed a small desk plaque that changed my outlook on life.  It said:  "The self-proclaimed, urgent, or needless, things scream at us for immediate attention, while the truly important things lie quietly waiting to be done." (An...

These hot summer days are not actually for the dogs at all, especially here in North Texas.  Imagine a steamy tropical beach; the rays beating down, the heat rising from scorched sand.  Now imagine you enjoying it all in a fur coat that you can't take off!  Yikes!  Even though it looks like a cut...

 I just read an article by Liz Pulliam Weston about saving money and how to trick yourself to do it! I have to admit, it is the worst feeling in the world to get an unexpected windfall (whether big or small) and find it  has just seeped away slowly without making a sound or an impact.  I just HAT...

Royse City is just northeast of Rockwall on the edge of Rockwall countyBeautiful Southfork community welcomes you to this 3 bedroom/study/2 bath home with a gorgeous open floor plan & tile floors  and backsplash in kitchen and lots of upgrades. You will enjoy entertaining and the quiet nights tha...

Just across Lake Ray Hubbard, in Rowlett, you can find a spacious, immaculate 4 bedroom/2.5 bath home with a versatile floor plan. A growing family will love this home, with its huge kitchen and center island. The tiled kitchen opens into family room and includes a butler's pantry too! There are ...