Imagine thousands of people tightly packed on the streets of Pamplona, Spain. Everyone is dressed in the traditional white clothing with red scarves adorning their necks and waistbands. You hear an approaching roar. Thundering hooves become louder as the bulls...
For Parents Who Never Expected to Be in this Role! If you’re like me, you probably never envisioned yourself having to teach your kids at home. However, if the COVID-19 crisis has taught us nothing else, it’s reminded many of us never to say never...even when faced...
Michael is a 10-year-old 4th grader who has had a history of social skill problems. He was constantly anxious around his peers and has always felt that other students were making fun of him. In January of last year, Michael had started therapy with me for his...
Most weekends, Shanti Day, her 7-year-old daughter, Madelyn, and her mother, Marjie, can be found hitting the trails at Eisenhower Park on the North side of San Antonio for a multigenerational family hike. “It’s our girl time,” Shanti said. “When we’re feeling...
The British phrase “Keep Calm and Carry On” raised the morale of England’s citizens during World War II, and the sentiment applies to home décor during these uncertain times. Today the need for a peaceful, soothing space to call “home” has never been more important....
Breast Cancer Saved My Life During a routine breast self exam in the shower, Lisa Bonanni, 54, found the pea-sized lump that would save her life. She saw her doctor, where she received not one, but two shocking diagnoses. Not only did she have stage 2 breast...
The mission of the SA Cancer Council, a non-profit all-volunteer organization founded in 1984, is to support the Mays Cancer Center, home to UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson, in the fight against cancer by providing financial and volunteer resources for cancer...
Photo by © MedMeetingImages/Todd Buchanan For the 43rd consecutive year, the global breast cancer community’s eyes will be squarely on San Antonio this December. But just the eyes.The annual San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS), which normally draws more than...
Today, a woman in the U.S. has a one-in-eight chance of getting breast cancer in her lifetime. In fact, breast cancer is one of the two most common cancers in the world, according to the World Health Organization. With such a high occurrence of this type of cancer,...
Fall Capsule Collection The newest trend that is sustainable and makes for stress-free mornings are capsule wardrobes! Minimalism is an ever-growing trend that truly does make life easier, shaving off a significant amount of time when getting ready for any given...
Dr. Minas Chrysopoulo Breast Reconstruction Microsurgeon PRMA Plastic Surgery Surgeon, App Designer,World Traveler: Dr. C is changing the lives of breast cancer survivors everywhere. Born in Athens, Greece, raised in London and having spent his professional years in...
As businesses in our area are slowly re-opening, the most popular request is for guests to wear a mask on their premises. Staying safe is crucial to our community, but maintaining your self-care routines should not be placed on the back burner during...
Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio Boys & Girls Clubs of San Antonio has been helping kids in our community for over 81 years, serving more than 7,000 youth last year. Many youths live in neighborhoods where they are challenged with high poverty and low...
Lisa Fullerton Forging Her Way through Adversity with Advocacy Lisa Fullerton, President and CEO of A Novel Idea, is the force behind the irresistible, mouthwatering delicacies that lure you to the must-have pretzels and Cinnabons in spots like the San Antonio...
Perseverance, Integrity, and Kindness: The Secret to Boerne’s Success in Challenging Times While the COVID-19 crisis has devastated many of our country’s small towns and communities, Boerne seems to be weathering the obstacles and managing to not only survive but,...
Designer mixes the old and new in her historic home. The Neoclassical Revival home, built in 1878, is a fine example of Edwardian symmetry, with two-story Corinthian columns framing the central doorway and supporting a pediment up top. The design is based on the 1759...
Experts offer tips on how to bring your A-game to the internet Since the Coronavirus shut down most of the city back in March, many women are having to navigate online video chat programs in order to keep in touch with friends and loved ones, and also to keep their...
Cari D. Robinson Senior Vice President Spirit of Texas Bank Commercial Banking Cari Robinson is SVP of Spirit of Texas Bank, focusing on investment commercial real estate banking. With 20 years of experience, she specializes in CRE banking; providing...
