By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Let's not kid ourselves. Thanksgiving is a weighty affair where the calories not only wait but beg to expand your waist line.
Think about it. The dinner won't be served until 3 p.m., but you're expected to arrive at noon.
That's three hours to graze on appetizers and sample your aunt's new brownie recipe. And then when you all gather at the table, it's time to eat some more. There's the turkey, the potatoes, the salads, casseroles and desserts.
And just when you've eaten that last bite of pie, it's time to do the dishes. Mom doesn't want to stand on the stool to get another piece of tupperware.
'There's just one bite of this left,' she says. 'Can somebody just go ahead and eat it, so I can wash the bowl?'
The calories keep coming, and before you know it, you're at home in a pair of sweatpants feeling groggy and bloated. But then morning comes, and it's time for breakfast - and in a month, it's Christmas, and you get to do the whole thing over again.
'Oh,' you say to the woe of all that food. But you don't have to dread it or fear it. The food is not in control, you are. Just because it's there doesn't mean you have to eat it.
There are ways to get beyond the holiday temptation to overeat.
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Brockett: It's never too late for dreams
http://www.reporternews.com/news/2008/dec/06/a-passion-for-fashion-model-never-gives-up-on/
This story was picked up by the Associated Press.
Telegram Staff Writer
Her dream was to be a model.
So having just graduated high school, Ima Jean Brockett wanted to learn the trade.
But she couldn't. Pete, the man she was engaged to marry, was more important to her.
'He gave me a choice: him or modeling school,' Mrs. Brockett said. 'It was no contest. I chose him. He meant more to me than anything.'
So without regret she lived the life of a farm wife in Munday, a small town outside Abilene. She and her husband raised two daughters and before they knew it, there were grandchildren in the picture.
'But the idea of modeling never left me,' Mrs. Brockett said. 'Every time I saw a magazine or catalogue, I'd study the pictures in it. I'd look at how the models were posed, how they smiled and I'd imagine myself doing the same thing.'
Her passion was kept secret and it would have remained so if it wasn't for the inspiration she found in her mother's nursing home.
This story was picked up by the Associated Press.
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By TOMIE LUNSFORD Telegram Staff Writer
Her dream was to be a model.
So having just graduated high school, Ima Jean Brockett wanted to learn the trade.
But she couldn't. Pete, the man she was engaged to marry, was more important to her.
'He gave me a choice: him or modeling school,' Mrs. Brockett said. 'It was no contest. I chose him. He meant more to me than anything.'
So without regret she lived the life of a farm wife in Munday, a small town outside Abilene. She and her husband raised two daughters and before they knew it, there were grandchildren in the picture.
'But the idea of modeling never left me,' Mrs. Brockett said. 'Every time I saw a magazine or catalogue, I'd study the pictures in it. I'd look at how the models were posed, how they smiled and I'd imagine myself doing the same thing.'
Her passion was kept secret and it would have remained so if it wasn't for the inspiration she found in her mother's nursing home.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Granger church opens food bank
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
Granger First United Methodist Church has launched a Feed the Hungry Food Bank for area residents.
'With times so tough now for so many, we knew this could help the families who are struggling,' said the Rev. Judy Gotcher.
High gas prices and the economy's downfall inspired the idea for the food bank.
'But we knew we couldn't handle it alone,' Ms. Gotcher said, explaining that the church has a weekly attendance of just 13 people. 'So we worked to make it a community effort.'
It didn't take long for the Granger school district, some area businesses and neighboring churches to get involved.
Telegram Staff Writer
Granger First United Methodist Church has launched a Feed the Hungry Food Bank for area residents.
'With times so tough now for so many, we knew this could help the families who are struggling,' said the Rev. Judy Gotcher.
High gas prices and the economy's downfall inspired the idea for the food bank.
'But we knew we couldn't handle it alone,' Ms. Gotcher said, explaining that the church has a weekly attendance of just 13 people. 'So we worked to make it a community effort.'
It didn't take long for the Granger school district, some area businesses and neighboring churches to get involved.
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Book for a cook: Seaton sisters share savory snacks
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
If you don't know what to fix for dinner, leave it to the Seaton Christian Sisters to give you some ideas.
They've compiled a 400-page cookbook full of dinner, party and dessert ideas. Entitled 'Blessings from the Kitchen,' the book's recipes are divided into these categories: Appetizers and beverages, soups and salads, vegetables and side dishes, main dishes, breads and rolls, cookies and candies, and this and that.
'Most of the recipes have been handed down from family to family over the generations,' said Helen Haisler, one of the cookbook contributors. 'The dressing, for example - my grandma made it, my mom made it and now I make it. It's not Christmas without it.'
That's the way Joyce Skrabanek feels about her sausage and sauerkraut.
Telegram Staff Writer
If you don't know what to fix for dinner, leave it to the Seaton Christian Sisters to give you some ideas.
They've compiled a 400-page cookbook full of dinner, party and dessert ideas. Entitled 'Blessings from the Kitchen,' the book's recipes are divided into these categories: Appetizers and beverages, soups and salads, vegetables and side dishes, main dishes, breads and rolls, cookies and candies, and this and that.
'Most of the recipes have been handed down from family to family over the generations,' said Helen Haisler, one of the cookbook contributors. 'The dressing, for example - my grandma made it, my mom made it and now I make it. It's not Christmas without it.'
That's the way Joyce Skrabanek feels about her sausage and sauerkraut.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Blind craftsman creates spooky world
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
There's not much not scary at the Hoskinson house.
Bats and goblins fly from the trees in the front yard. Skulls and headless men lean on the fencepost, and corpses play peek-a-boo from coffins in the backyard.
'Everything's been up since the first of October,' said David Hoskinson. 'Had to be able to enjoy it.'
It's not the sight of the decorations, though, that pleases the blind Mr. Hoskinson. It's the love of his handiwork.
'He does the carpentry and woodwork,' said wife Mari - who does the painting and helps with the design. 'He works power tools, climbs on ladders, everything. He even does the wiring for the sound. Scary music plays at night.'
Neighbor Rusty Williams attests to the quality of Mr. Hoskinson's skill.
'He makes some awesome stuff,' Williams said. 'He's been working on this year's stuff since the day after last Halloween.'
Telegram Staff Writer
There's not much not scary at the Hoskinson house.
Bats and goblins fly from the trees in the front yard. Skulls and headless men lean on the fencepost, and corpses play peek-a-boo from coffins in the backyard.
'Everything's been up since the first of October,' said David Hoskinson. 'Had to be able to enjoy it.'
It's not the sight of the decorations, though, that pleases the blind Mr. Hoskinson. It's the love of his handiwork.
'He does the carpentry and woodwork,' said wife Mari - who does the painting and helps with the design. 'He works power tools, climbs on ladders, everything. He even does the wiring for the sound. Scary music plays at night.'
Neighbor Rusty Williams attests to the quality of Mr. Hoskinson's skill.
'He makes some awesome stuff,' Williams said. 'He's been working on this year's stuff since the day after last Halloween.'
'Army' plans new center
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
The Salvation Army of Temple wants to build 'A Center of Hope.'
'We're in a feasibility study right now,' said Capt. Martha Burchett, the director. 'We have to find out the cost, what location would be best and how big it should be.'
Her goal is to create a community service facility that will offer programs in counseling, transitional housing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and character development for at-risk youth.
Funds for the center will come from a capital campaign fundraiser, set to start in the spring of 2009.
Assisting Ms. Burchett in this endeavor is an advisory board full of community leaders like Sam Farrow of Extraco Bank, Richard Archer of the Texas Veterans Land Board, Lonzo Wallace of Temple Fire Rescue, Jimmy Stewart of Wal-Mart, Realtor Bob Arris and Chaplain Jack Covington of the First Responders Fellowship.
'There's a lot of needs in this community that we can meet if we can get the resources to do it,' Wallace said.
He and Covington said the homeless and at-risk youth are two populations that need help and attention.
'Growth has been astonishing in this area, practically non-stop,' Covington said. 'But when the good grows, the bad grows too. And we've got to be prepared to address it and be there to help.'
The Center of Hope, however, will not be a place for free hand-outs. It will follow the Salvation Army mission code.
'We're about touching hearts and changing them,' Capt. Burchett said. 'We're about providing the tools to make positive change and growth happen.'
Telegram Staff Writer
The Salvation Army of Temple wants to build 'A Center of Hope.'
'We're in a feasibility study right now,' said Capt. Martha Burchett, the director. 'We have to find out the cost, what location would be best and how big it should be.'
Her goal is to create a community service facility that will offer programs in counseling, transitional housing, drug and alcohol rehabilitation and character development for at-risk youth.
Funds for the center will come from a capital campaign fundraiser, set to start in the spring of 2009.
Assisting Ms. Burchett in this endeavor is an advisory board full of community leaders like Sam Farrow of Extraco Bank, Richard Archer of the Texas Veterans Land Board, Lonzo Wallace of Temple Fire Rescue, Jimmy Stewart of Wal-Mart, Realtor Bob Arris and Chaplain Jack Covington of the First Responders Fellowship.
'There's a lot of needs in this community that we can meet if we can get the resources to do it,' Wallace said.
He and Covington said the homeless and at-risk youth are two populations that need help and attention.
'Growth has been astonishing in this area, practically non-stop,' Covington said. 'But when the good grows, the bad grows too. And we've got to be prepared to address it and be there to help.'
The Center of Hope, however, will not be a place for free hand-outs. It will follow the Salvation Army mission code.
'We're about touching hearts and changing them,' Capt. Burchett said. 'We're about providing the tools to make positive change and growth happen.'
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Latin Mass resumes at St. Mary's Church
By TOMIE LUNSFORD
Telegram Staff Writer
The Latin Mass is returning to St. Mary's Catholic Church after an absence of more than 40 years.
'It took some work to make it happen, but now that it's here, we're all excited,' said Keb Burns, director of adult Catholic education at St. Mary's.
It's not just a one-time deal. The Latin Mass will become a regular fixture of worship at the Temple church. Father Gregory Hanks of Rockdale will offer it the first Sunday of every month at 5 p.m., starting Nov. 2.
'Nothing's going to change about the regular Mass (the one said in English),' Ms. Burns said. 'It'll still be there. The Latin Mass is an opportunity for those who want it to have it.'
Officially called the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite and sometimes referred to as the Gregorian Rite and Tridentine Mass, the Latin Mass was a regular practice at all Catholic churches until the Second Vatican Council dismissed it in 1962.
Telegram Staff Writer
The Latin Mass is returning to St. Mary's Catholic Church after an absence of more than 40 years.
'It took some work to make it happen, but now that it's here, we're all excited,' said Keb Burns, director of adult Catholic education at St. Mary's.
It's not just a one-time deal. The Latin Mass will become a regular fixture of worship at the Temple church. Father Gregory Hanks of Rockdale will offer it the first Sunday of every month at 5 p.m., starting Nov. 2.
'Nothing's going to change about the regular Mass (the one said in English),' Ms. Burns said. 'It'll still be there. The Latin Mass is an opportunity for those who want it to have it.'
Officially called the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite and sometimes referred to as the Gregorian Rite and Tridentine Mass, the Latin Mass was a regular practice at all Catholic churches until the Second Vatican Council dismissed it in 1962.
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