You may have heard about the Center for the Intrepid (CFI), but you may not realize the worldclass work it's doing for veterans right here in San Antonio. Its main goal is to maximize the potential of the military's wounded warriors to live and work productively,...
Thanks to the steady advancement of medical research, organ transplantation has become an effective last resort treatment for many patients suffering from organ failure. But the need for organs far exceeds availability, says Pat Giordano, the executive director of the...
Usually called nuns, women religious were once a familiar presence in American life, running schools and hospitals, helping the poor and generally responding to the needs of the downtrodden and the hurting. Though their numbers have declined, there are still women...
BEST FRIENDS On the walls of Jennifer Shemwell's sunny office at the Phyllis Browning Company hang multiple plaques naming her as one of the top 50 Realtors in San Antonio. These badges of honor are given annually by the San Antonio Business Journal, and she has...
Though Mary, Queen of Scots, played the game in the 1500s, golf eventually became known as a gentleman's sport, especially in the United States. But women have never been entirely excluded, and today they are the fastest-growing segment of the industry's market....
A leader in her own right She may be a friend of presidents and a big-league philanthropist, but Peggy Mays in person comes across as a down-to-earth, matter-of-fact kind of woman — a true Texas gal who loves the land and the outdoors. When we meet to talk about her...
Adoption is certainly not a new thing, but like everything else in our society, it has undergone changes in the last couple of decades. Babies are no longer adopted under an ironclad cloak of secrecy, international placements are common, and singles have joined the...
Who knew you could make influencing the lives of children into a business? Four area women have done just that by combining their passions and experiences with their ambition and enthusiasm for today's youth. They have been quietly, diligently going about the business...
It seems that just about everybody wants to lose weight but, sadly, few succeed. Yet experts tell us that, as a nation, we must slim down or suffer all sorts of unpleasant consequences, such as poor health, impaired mobility and even shorter life spans. To be sure,...
Single women have been in the spotlight lately. From the announcement that unmarried women now outnumber their married counterparts in the United States to statistics that present unmarried women as the latest economic and political force, one thing seems clear: Being...
Behind virtually every cultural institution in America stands a group of volunteer supporters who get little public recognition. Yet these folks work for free, contribute their own money and often devote huge amounts of time to the organizations they serve. For this...
As the awareness of health dangers associated with obesity and the sedentary lifestyle grows, proactive Americans are increasingly turning to exercise to help them stave off decline and illness. Athletic clubs have become commonplace, and more people are signing up...
Not so long ago, women had few career choices. As little girls, most women knew they would grow up to be teachers, nurses, secretaries or housewives. But thanks to the many women who have courageously transcended career barriers over the past 90 years, the gender...
It's hard not to notice professional athletes, with their penchant for high-profile lifestyles and ability to make more money in one year than most of us will acquire in a lifetime. There's no doubt they work hard to get where they are. But for every successful pro...
Among unexpected challenges that test our mettle, having a child with a serious disability must be one of the most difficult. Yet many people deal with this challenge daily. Though there are resources and professionals in the community who can help, it's often the...
Once upon a time fathers hoped their sons would join the family business and carry on the founder's legacy, but this is no longer universally true. To be sure, fathers — and mothers — still want their children to succeed them, but nowadays the child to step up to the...
Most people get married hoping for a long and happy life together, but, sadly, it doesn't always work that way. An accident, illness or divorce may bring a marriage to an abrupt end, leaving people bewildered and struggling to regain their stride. Some deal with it...
Not that long ago, women were often described as not having "a head for business" or money matters in general. It was never really true, and it's certainly not true now. The new generation of female financial pros is quickly putting the tired old myth to rest. Not...
