How to create the appetizer everyone loves to enjoy Meat and cheese trays have always been popular appetizers. Visualize it now- sliced summer sausage, a block of cheddar cheese and some toothpicks. But in recent years, the art of charcuterie (pronounced shar-koo-tuh-ree), has burst upon the scene with artistic displays of fine meats, exotic cheeses, nuts, spreads and … [Read more...]
Easter Basket Inspiration
Hip Hop Hooray Easter is on the way! The publisher may make a commission on purchases from links on this page. If you are putting together Easter baskets for kids, grandkids, or friends, we've found some great basket fillers. Whether you have young kids or teens, check out these filler ideas that we found around Abilene. Check out these Abilene businesses … [Read more...]
Every Child Has a Chance
Most of us have a general knowledge of the foster care system, but what most people cannot fully understand is how a child feels, and how being removed from home, family and community can be traumatizing when placed in foster care. Children need a sense of security, safety, and permanence to thrive. They also need a sense of belonging and an adult they can trust who can … [Read more...]
Women with Vision
The month of March is set aside to celebrate women and the impact that their gifts, talents, and contributions have made throughout history. It’s an opportunity to recognize and show gratitude, to acknowledge and praise. It’s Women’s History Month, and in this feature, we honor three incredible women with vision, celebrating the past, enjoying the present, and looking to the … [Read more...]
Abilene Author: J.M. Irving
Reading did not interest J.M. Irving as a child. But when his mother told him to imagine the written story as a movie, his mind opened to the magic of books. From then on, J.M. not only read but also wrote and dreamed of becoming a published author. When the Covid-19 pandemic hit in 2020, he drew inspiration from our world’s collective experience to write and … [Read more...]