Lifestyle

Concert Season on September 12th

Healthy aging is a multifaceted process that involves an array of variables. Diet and exercise are two such variables, and each are intertwined. According to the National Institute on Aging, the amount of calories individuals over 60 need each day depends on their physical activity levels. Though all adults should aspire to be physically active each day, some aging adults may experience mobility issues that make it hard to move around. But activity levels can serve as a measuring stick for daily calorie intake. The NIA notes that the more active men and women over 60 are, the more calories they will need to consume.

High cholesterol is an issue that affects millions of people. Johns Hopkins Medicine says roughly 71 million Americans have high cholesterol. Recent Manulife drug claims data indicates the number of Canadians ages 19 to 24 taking medication for cardiovascular conditions has increased by 35 percent over the past four years, and the number of people 17 years and younger taking medication for cardiovascular conditions increased by 17 percent.

“Because they think they have more thinking in their head,” says Patrick, age 5.

Today was the first day of school for the grandkids. Yes, the bigs and their littles still live here with us. Yes, they were initially told they’d be moved to the non-US post they were awarded by now. No, we don’t fully know what’s going on. We hear the government is out of money for Homeland Security law enforcement relocation endeavors. They’ll know more when the new fiscal year is in full swing. This is both terrifying and confusing, likely something that won’t make it into the election battleground fodder for the fall. I digress. We’re here to talk about the first day of school with a 4th grader and a 1st grader and how that affects a lowly grandmother. I’m all up in my feelings today.

The month of August has been home to many historical events over the years. Here’s a look at some that helped to shape the world in August 1924.

The residents of Forney have the opportunity to experience railroad history on September 18. The, “Big Boy”, Union Pacific locomotive 4014, will ramble through town as part of its Heart of America Tour. The “Big Boy” was built in the 1940s at a cost of about $250,000.00 and is one of 8 left in existence.

When taking your dog for a walk during the scorching summer heat, it may be tempting to allow your dog a few laps from the nearest drinking station in order to cool off. However, shared hydration sources can potentially have dire effects for your beloved furry friend.

“God waits until he gets his turn,” says Savannah, age 5.

I don’t get political often. It’s not for me. Those sorts of proclamations hint at me having my act together and understanding nuances and whatnot. I assure you, I neither have my act together nor do I understand nuances. Ever. Add to that this current political climate of unhinged mayhem and plan on finding me hiding out in a cave for the rest of the year. Still, something that seems to be dominating the world of Gen Z lately has my knickers in a knot. The fever pitch has me willing to hop up on a soapbox long enough to pen 800+ words. There’s a new phrase in town. They call it Trad Wife.

Celebrate Labor Day Weekend with friends or family at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden. Presented by Primrose Schools in Dallas – Fort Worth, Labor Day Family Fun Weekend is chock full of activities the whole family will enjoy. Spend the holiday weekend immersed in nature. Bring your family and friends to “the 66-acre botanical wonderland” that is the Dallas Arboretum, according to The Dallas Morning News.

On July 26-28, Trinity Valley Community College (TVCC) Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Iota Alpha members attended and presented at the PTK Honors Institute conference at Texas Woman’s University in Denton, TX.

Recently, there was a baby born in Tennessee. The mother was a teenager with no money and no means to raise a child. The father had already left the scene. Other family members opted not to be involved and were several states away, regardless. Mom had no suitcase or extra clothes for herself, much less insurance or transportation to the hospital. Did I mention teenager? She was ill equipped to understand the involvements of childbirth in the first place. Did I mention the baby’s father was older? Did I mention that he abandoned her when she went inside a store to purchase shoes after losing her only pair? Did I tell you she fled inside a Walmart and hid there until all the employees were gone, sleeping in the sporting goods section and birthing her baby in a tent she’d hastily assembled? Oh, wait, that’s a book turned into a movie, Where the Heart Is, starring Natalie Portman. She plays Nova Lee Nation, a down and out gal who garners the attention of the entire country after baby Americus was discovered nestled with mom on a Walmart aisle. Still, Walmart is a place where Miracles happen, yes?