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Charles E. Jordan Refresh Fundraiser

Thank you, Falcons! We have already received donations for our high school’s Refresh Painting Project. We’re asking each alum to contribute $19.96 toward the effort in honor of our graduating class year. Any amount is welcome; collection is handled via Cash App or Zelle by Carmen Bullock Baylies. Remember to sign up for the 30th reunion,...

Juneteenth/Father’s Day 2026 Weekend

Starting with a glorious concert that led us straight to the beach to soak up the early-morning sun, a relaxing holiday getaway drowned out the noise and stress of the week/year. Jill Scott enticed the attendees with her soul sounds, filling the DPAC with tunes that moved the soul and enhanced our date-night adventures. Peter,...

Live Long and Prosper: USS Kitty Hawk’s Epic Star Trek Summit Weekend! 🖖

What a weekend! Our Star Trek summit was bursting with laughter, photos, and the kind of joyful nerdy energy that makes you feel instantly at home. Hosted by our local USS Kitty Hawk fan club, it was a celebration of friendship, fandom, and boldly going together—one unforgettable moment at a time. A Weekend to Remember...

Farewell to Paradise: A Birthday Cruise to Remember 🚢

Saying goodbye to this birthday cruise with Peter felt equal parts grateful and heart-tugging. It’s hard to leave behind those endless ocean views, the gourmet meals, and the quiet, precious moments that somehow made time slow down. As we packed up and pointed ourselves back toward “real life,” I held on to that bittersweet feeling—because...

✨ My Incredible Experience at Canva Create Los Angeles 2026

I was beyond excited to attend Canva Create Los Angeles 2026—it truly felt like stepping into a world built for imagination. As a premier creative event, it brought together designers, storytellers, and everyday creators in the most energizing way. I left feeling inspired, connected, and ready to create even bigger. The Venue & Atmosphere 🎨...

HEB Tribute

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Rebuilding Strength, One Small Movement at a Time

There is a particular kind of frustration in shoulder recovery: movements that once happened without thought suddenly require planning, caution, and courage. Reaching for a shelf, pulling on a shirt, turning in bed, or lifting a cup can become reminders that healing is not always dramatic. Sometimes it is measured in millimeters, pauses, and attempts....

A Holistic Journey Toward Better Health at 48

Approaching 48 feels like more than a birthday on the calendar. It feels like an invitation to slow down, listen more carefully, and become fully present to the person I am becoming—mind, body, and spirit. For much of my life, health was easy to think about in separate categories. Lately, I have been learning that...

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