It’s May, and that means it’s time to honor all the mothers in our lives. From mothers to grandmothers, aunts to in-laws, there are so many women who make our lives better. And so many women who make all of Oak Cliff a more vibrant and welcoming community.

In this … more

Linda Jackson is an Oak Cliff momma, pure and simple. Not only is she raising, with her husband of 13 years, her two children right here in the heart of Winnetka Heights, but she also supports hundreds of mothers a year at her post at Methodist Beginnings, a part of … more

Whether or not you’ve ever ventured to exotic places like Japan, Morocco, Mexico, Argentina, Thailand, Africa or Kenya, you don’t have to travel far to find hand-made treasures from countries like these, right here in Oak Cliff. Wendi Medling, owner of From the Ends of the Earth, imports goods such … more

It was raining the other day, and my newly-willful toddler refused to put on her coat. “Rain-nin, Mama. Outside!” she called joyfully. So I acquiesced, and took my little girl out in the rain, unshielded.

After a few steps, she turned her little face up to mine and said, “Wet!” … more

Had a rough weekend? Wish you had a little of Mom’s comfort food to help you get through the day? Pull up to El Jordan on any given Sunday morning, and you’re bound to see neighbors in search of the same thing. . . or at least nursing Saturday night … more

It’s Mother’s Day Month here at Chez Townsel. Yes, you read that right. Month.

As a working single mother, I found early on that the actual Sunday designated by the greeting-card companies often wasn’t the best day to celebrate. And, with a mother and a stepmother to honor as well, … more

What’s a little long-term commitment, really? Isn’t it deciding what to commit to that panics us? Well… at least we can rest assured when it comes to retirement and college savings. Tax-protected growth accounts are the perfect match.

Inside these accounts — the 401(k), IRA, 529 and Coverdell — our … more

120 North Edgefield Avenue is “not your basic investor flip,” says Realtor Diane Sherman. Indeed, no one would put that label on any home restored by Wayne Woods.

One look at the detail put into crafting moldings, restoring the original hardware, and maximizing living and storage space and you know … more

What would it be like to work with an office full of liars? Imagine every single person in your office looking you square in the eyes while lying to you. Recently I found out what that might be like, and what a completely mendacious group I work with.

It all … more