Life + Culture

Seeds of Victory

Victory Gardens Honor Patriotic Spirit on America’s 250th Birthday Article by Michelle Leigh Smith | Photography by Stock There’s a divine glory in nurturing. Victory gardens, also known as “war gardens” or “food gardens for defense,” were planted in fruit, herb and vegetable plots, on rooftops, in window boxes, public parks and ultimately, the White House lawn during World War II. This July, in honor of our nation’s 250th birthday, we have a new opportunity to plant for a cause. Unlike the...

Entertainment

Sky High

Pyrotechnics Past and Present Article by Carol Mowdy Bond | Photography by Various You can probably thank the people of China for fireworks—well, and the Italians, French, English and John Adams. Ancient Chinese innovators tossed hollow bamboo stalks into fire and voilà—firecrackers. Later, they stuffed gunpowder into paper tubes for a bigger bang. Fireworks traveled globally and into Europe, where they evolved into spectacular festivities (and unfortunately, caused some disasters). The...

Arts + Culture

The Summer Escape

4 Hobbies to Ignite Creativity and Inspire Community Article by Aunika Anderson | Photography by Stock Summer, with its slower rhythms and longer days, offers the perfect opportunity to explore new hobbies. This season, consider embracing one of these charming activities that invite you to slow down, cultivate community and ignite creativity.  Mahjong From the brightly colored tiles to the sense of community it naturally creates, there is something endearing about mahjong. As it has grown...

Life + Culture

Interior Motives

The July heat shows no mercy. Good news: cool, indoor escapes abound. Article by Dawn Allen | Photography by Various Entwined | The Woodlands Arts Council Step out of the heat and into a love story told in thread and paint. Entwined, TWAC’s first exhibit featuring a married couple, presents the work of Bob Mosier and Karen Fearon, partners of 32 years and former educators at The John Cooper School. Mosier builds with thread—geometric forms that begin flat, with three-dimensional sculpture...