Tearing Down An Old House? Please Salvage Its Materials
When I see an older home being torn down, it always makes me a little sad. I’ve lived in several older homes over the years and live in one built in the 1920s.
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Author: Patricia Martin
What Comes After Righteous Indignation Over Abuse?
I’m Catholic, and I’m mad as hell! I’m mad multiple occurrences of clergy sexual abuse have plagued us; I’m mad these men have violated so many children
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Reasons for Giving, Volunteering
On a recent Sunday at church, I was appealing to the congregation to support our food pantry, the Holy Trinity Center. While practicing my talk, I concluded
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Butterflies, Africa, and Recycling
If you read my column with any regularity, I’m sure you already think I’m a tree-hugger. If you think of me as the annoying person at a dinner party that’s
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Art and Hope for the Homeless
My recent visit to the Stewpot left me filled with hope, hope for people that are homeless and hope for families that are struggling to avoid becoming homeless
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Let’s Help the Homeless
There are more than 3,500 homeless people in Dallas, a 9 percent increase from last year’s count. What are we
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Proud To Be An American Woman
My siblings and I were brought up patriotic. The Fourth of July was a big deal around our house.
Read moreWe Should All Follow the Golden Rule
We all remember the Golden Rule, right? “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you” (Matt. 7:12).
Read moreWe Can Do Better For Our Planet
Sunday, April 22 is Earth Day. Dallas is hosting “The World’s Largest Environmental Experience,” according to EarthX.org. Although I’m proud
Read moreFor This Month of Love Smile More and Be Kind
By this time many of our New Year’s resolutions are waning or are all but forgotten. There’s a simple, (but
Read moreProud to Serve Our Community
During this holiday season our focus turns to the people and things that are near and dear to our hearts:
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