By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Beth DukesInspiration Lifetime Abilenians Leslie and Cory Bivens had tossed around the idea of expanding their home baked pies beyond their home – maybe food truck or a restaurant – and they already had the name, Life of Pie, picked out.“But, we just thought, … Continue Reading
Christmas Collections: Janet Bailey’s Santas
Janet Bailey’s collection of Santas is diverse, unique and rich in culture, representing the 20+ nations from which they originated.Bailey, … Continue Reading
Christmas Collections: Jan Woodward’s Christmas Mice
Jan Woodward, former Abilene Reporter-News columnist, said she has always had a penchant for little creatures, especially dressed up in tiny … Continue Reading
A Blue Christmas for Abilene Kids
By Lance FlemingPhotography by Rickey BrownA few years ago – in the midst of the storm of “Community vs. Cops” that raged in many … Continue Reading
Holiday Helper: Food Gift Baskets
Stuck in a gift-giving rut? Looking for a creative, unique gift for someone in your life? Instead of spending your budget on one large gift, … Continue Reading
Wrapped With Love: Expert tips for creative holiday gift wrapping
By Wendy Kilmer Photography by Beth DukesRebecca Bridges learned to sew when she was four years old and recalls summers filled with art projects rather than television. Her birthday cakes were … Continue Reading
On my #EventsToBeScene November Calendar
Put the costumes and candy away and bring out the tree! It's Christmas in November and I am so ready. There are great events going on this month in Abilene including the 30th Anniversary Celebration of City … Continue Reading
A Night Downtown
This time of year is fantastic for strolling the streets of Downtown Abilene and taking advantage of all the great places and events going on. My family and I decided to head to the Grace Museum and to our surprise … Continue Reading
Aging Well
Aging WellBy Allison BredemeyerPhotography by Beth DukesI remember the first time I noticed that my grandmother’s skin was different than mine. I pulled up the top of her hand and asked, “Why do you … Continue Reading