Life + Culture

Lifting Lives Together

L.I.F.T. R&R: Connecting People With Resources To Heal, Grow, and Thrive In Collin County Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by L.I.F.T. R&R In the face of unimaginable loss, Rolanda Macharia turned tragedy into a mission of hope. After her husband of 19 years died in 2014, she found herself navigating a new and difficult reality. "With five children to care for and no time to grieve, I faced logistical hurdles while searching for emotional healing. In this process...

Arts + Culture

Alternative V-Day Snacks

Craving Something Other Than Chocolate Or Strawberries For Valentine's Day? Article by Julie Brown Patton RASPBERRY-LEMON CHEESECAKE Pretty raspberry bites or swirls in creaminess are both stunning, scrumptious. MINI MERINGUE KISSES  Bypass chocolate kisses to provide sweethearts with melt-in-mouth, bite-sized desserts.  CANDIED FIGS Pleasing, chewy treats made by simmering/soaking fresh figs in sugar syrup then drying. WATERMELON HEARTS Cut heart shapes from the middle of...

Arts + Culture

Denizen, Peppy Songwriter-Singer

KellyMarie Spencer Offers Catchy, Vintage-Inspired Melodies From McKinney Article by Julie Brown Patton | Photography by Erin Goodrich "I’ve been scribbling lyrics since I was about 10 years old," confides McKinney resident KellyMarie Spencer. She's the self-proclaimed "girl who wrote an entire album of songs inspired by the TV show The Office ," called 'It Is My Album.' The Office was a mockumentary sitcom television series. KellyMarie says she wrote all the album's songs during the 2020...

Fitness

Enhance Wellness, Flexibility, Strength, Community Connections

YogaSix McKinney Classes Offered At Two Convenient Locations Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by YogaSix Located in McKinney, YogaSix has become known as a hub for health and wellness in North Texas. With two locations—YogaSix West McKinney, established in August 2020, and YogaSix North McKinney, which opened in January 2023—the franchise's managers say they are redefining the yoga experience to be accessible, interactive and welcoming to all. YogaSix offers six core classes...