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The TurfMutt Foundation Shares 5 Ways to Support Backyard Pollinators

The TurfMutt Foundation Shares 5 Ways to Support Backyard Pollinators

The TurfMutt Foundation Shares 5 Ways to Support Backyard Pollinators

The TurfMutt Foundation, which has advocated for the care and use of yards, parks and other green spaces for 15 years, has long been an advocate of supporting pollinators like bees, butterflies, hummingbirds and bats in managed landscapes.
The Complexities of Grief

The Complexities of Grief

The Complexities of Grief

Life is complicated. I think we can all agree to that. But beyond life - well, lots of the details are complicated. Relationships. Families. Love. Deciding on the right toothpaste. Which properties to buy in Monopoly. Choosing between The Voice or American Idol. Survivor or The Bachelor.
FINANCIAL FOCUS

FINANCIAL FOCUS

FINANCIAL FOCUS

Planning Mistakes By the time you reach retirement age, you may have accumulated a 401(k), IRA and other investment accounts, along with insurance policies and physical properties.
OUTDOORS

OUTDOORS

OUTDOORS

I saw the first signs a few weeks ago while walking across the couple of acres that serve as our ‘front lawn’. I do try my best to keep the varied species of grasses and weeds some might call a lawn under control, but it’s been a real challenge lately with all the wet weather.
Smurfit Kappa Donates $34,104 to Forney United Way

Smurfit Kappa Donates $34,104 to Forney United Way

Smurfit Kappa Donates $34,104 to Forney United Way

Smurfit Kappa North America has been a long-time contributor to the Forney Area United Way. Annually, employees from the Forney location of Smurfit Kappa contribute their efforts and their finances to improve the community in various ways.
Forney ISD Summer Feeding Program

Forney ISD Summer Feeding Program

Forney ISD Summer Feeding Program

The North Forney High School cafeteria, is where Forney ISD will host a summer feeding program providing breakfast and lunch for any child 18 years and younger. Food must be eaten onsite, but no identification is required. Monday-Thursday 8-9 a.m. breakfast 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
From Many, One

From Many, One

From Many, One

June 14 is Flag Day, and it’s a good time to be thinking about our national symbols.
The Pitfall of Worry

The Pitfall of Worry

The Pitfall of Worry

Everyone is conditioned to worry. Our conditioning begins as soon as we learn to speak. Since we see everyone around us worrying, we emulate their behavior. There are no limits to what you worry about. You worry about the past. You worry about the present. You worry about the future.