The beautifully crafted cakes that entrepreneur Michele Kilborn bakes are as sweet as her sunny disposition – but they also represent so much more. The Cakes by Birdie owner said she wouldn’t be where she is today if not for the support of her parents and the Hendrick Home Family Care Program, which helped her get back on her feet after escaping what she called a … [Read more...]
Love Stories That Have Stood the Test of Time
At a recent Golden Anniversary celebration here in Abilene, a question was posed to the attendees: Who has been married for 50+ years in this room? A majority of the audience raised their hands! There is no question that many Abilenians have a legacy of long marriages. How do those marriages stand the test of time? Three couples from around Abilene were invited to share their … [Read more...]
Abilene Influencer: Erin Seabourne
You could say Erin Seabourne “waltzed” her way into her first job at Hendrick Home for Children back in 2013. Before that, she was teaching ballet and was asked to be one of the professional dancers for the Home’s annual fundraiser, Dancing With the Abilene Stars. At her very first event, she literally ran into the boss on the dance floor. That chance meeting with then … [Read more...]
The Heart of a Champion
By definition a competitor is a person that competes, someone that strives consciously or unconsciously for an objective such as a position, profit or prize. By definition, Roy Gamboa is a competitor. Gamboa, originally from Odessa, has called Abilene home since 2007. For his day job, he works for the Abilene Fire Department as a firefighter and medic. Outside of work, he … [Read more...]
Organization in the New Year
We did it! We made it through another holiday season! As the calendar now allows for a bit more breathing room, it’s time to get the chaos under control to begin this new year fresh and organized. Transitional seasons during the year, like this time after the holidays, are wonderful opportunities to reset. That starts with putting away seasonal decor, finding a home for the new … [Read more...]