Most entrepreneurs like myself, are more inclined to do well with the creative side of a business and more often than not find themselves short on running-the-business skills. Now, I’m not talking about leadership. I mean the basics of business.
Author: Dan Acree
The Real Thing
When religion in daily life is addressed, the issue of authenticity vs. artificiality must be also addressed. Many people incorrectly believe that the practice of religion has little to do with real life.
Texting at 60 MPH
Young people don’t know to be fearful of things, so they tend to be bigger risk takers. Take texting and driving—simultaneously—for example.
The $3 Newspaper
Two years ago the Dallas Morning News was $1.50. Today it’s double that and half the size. How many folks are really throwing twelve quarters into that rack every Sunday?
Facebook Rejection
Almost daily I receive an invitation to join a social or business network. Ninety percent of the time I opt-in and take the few minutes to respond and connect. When I don’t respond I feel guilty. I feel compelled to check “yes” or “no.” But sometimes the note just lies on my desk (opened, read, not responded to) or I eat it (trash).
Red Velvet Cake Sandwiches
Cake for a sandwich. Now there’s a plan.
Cake Pops
Melt-in-your-mouth bite-sized cakes! Oh yeah. Try this easy recipe and let the kids in the kitchen.
I “Heart” Sugar Cookies
Heart-shaped sugar cookies a treat to eat, and to make! Try this simple recipe.
Sweet Treats
Jacki Lee, co-owner of Jimmages Photography in Sherman is a frequent contributor to these pages. While working with us on the issue, she decided it was missing something, so she proceeded to do something about it.
Chasing Bootleggers in Texoma
The year was 1956. Bootlegging was the number one crime in Grayson County and a way of life in Sherman and Denison. Thirsty drinkers were willing pay for their liquor, and a bootlegger could double his money hauling hooch up US 75, the two-lane ribbon of concrete that connected Sherman to Dallas.