In March, I had the pleasure of visiting Notre Dame and learning of its history. Notre Dame caught fire in April of 2019, and electrical faults were suspected as the cause. The fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, 2019 Originally, the government had the goal of rebuilding in time for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, however, COVID disrupted construction for about a year. Paris Olympics 2024 Even through the disruption, France was able to open Notre Dame that December.  Notre Dame has been a...

Around the United States, women make up the majority of art curators and educators.  Their achievements continue to redefine the art industry as well as other industries. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, we want to acknowledge the significance of several women leaders in the DFW arts arena.                Let’s start with the Texas Women’s Foundation. At the beginning of March, they had a screening event at the Dallas Museum of Art for “Lilly.”  “Lilly” is a film about equal pay for...

Bois D’Arc trees have a historical past, a stable present, and a promising future. Local to Central Texas since the time of the American Indian, Bois D’Arc trees have played a large role in the area. Bois D'Arc Trees in Collin County The wood of this tree is one of the hardest, with its durability and resistance to decay being key decision points for its desirability in construction. Making wagon wheels or kitchen supplies was common but the wood's popularity increased with the building of...