What Are Cognitive Distortions Anyway?
What are cognitive distortions and why might you be interested in them? The term cognitive may sound pretty intimidating or overly intellectual, but it has a simple meaning. Cognition is just a fancy word for a thought. It’s the way you think about what’s happening....
At this time of the year, many become diet conscious and look for healthier foods. Of course, part of a better approach is moderation in quantity. And Julia Child’s advice to keep moderation in moderation is classic. I offer two recipes that are moderately caloric yet delicious and, as...
Would you like to see a wine list? Not a list of wines, but a list of Texas counties where you’ll find the best wines. Oil isn’t the only thing flowing in the Lone Star State. Austin happens to be home to some of the top wine counties outside...
While “Deep Flavors” is a kosher-style cookbook, the recipes are eclectic, Tex/Mex to Cajun to Jewish soul food, to French, etc. This recipe is just one example, derived from a soup that my grandmother and Mom made, strongly influenced by ingredients available in Western Russia in the late 1800s....
While a growing number of arts organizations are on the brink of collapse due to the pandemic, the value of art is becoming more apparent than ever before, providing essential relief, engagement, and a method of communication for people across the world.
The Texas Cultural Trust, a statewide non-profit, is...
“Who here considers themselves an artist?”
When a researcher asks a room of elementary schoolers, she’ll likely see over three-quarters of the room raise their hands. When she asks the same question of a high schooler room, she’ll see just a few raised hands. Ask this question at your next...
Resiliency & an innovative spirit are part of what makes being a Falcon so special, and during this year, the UT at the Permian Basin exemplifies that!
We’re only halfway through the year, but 2020 can be summed up simply: the year of uncertainty. It’s hard to believe that just...
Back to School time is naturally stressful for everyone. It’s natural for parents and kids to feel a little apprehension as the first day of the new year of school approaches. In past years, there may have been butterflies in the stomach about making friends, getting good grades, being...
Back to school health and safety is a priority for every parent this coming August, so we are here to share a helpful article from IDEA Public Schools.
The safety, health and well-being of every IDEA scholar is always our top priority. As we gear up for another great year...
The Status Quo
We’ve all had to find a way to make the homefront a comfy haven during this time of crisis. Many of us have morphed our homes into business offices, classrooms, makeshift gyms and family reunion venues. While channeling our inner Martha Stewart, we are bombarded with pandemic...
