Yo Mariana curates the best of Houston and provides her followers with unique recommendations of where to enjoy exciting culinary experiences, drink delicious cocktails, or explore art, theater, and all the fun things our wonderful city has to offer. She also shares her International travel adventures and her personal opinion on the products she loves.
-Eight weeks- were the only two words that jumped out at me from my phone screen as I read the email from school this morning. Eight weeks is the exact amount of time that the school gives us as a final opportunity to settle any outstanding school-related matters, as it's also eight weeks until my daughter achieves another great milestone in her life: graduating from high school.
Read MoreThe history behind textiles is fascinating as they have accompanied the chronicle of humanity for centuries as an everyday element of our lives. However, for Ana María Hernando, textiles are much more than that. For this versatile artist, textiles have been part of her life since she was a child in her beloved Argentina and today, they become the vehicle to express her emotions and turn up the volume of the sometimes-silent woman’s voice.
Read MoreArt is all around us. Colors, textures, and lines, among other elements that constitute a piece of art, inevitably generate an emotion inside of us that can magically change any space's atmosphere. Even if we are not fully aware of it, we have all experienced a spark of sentiment incited by art in a unique way. That’s why I think Public Art is essential to any community. To be exposed to magnificent installations or sculptures as part of our everyday commute can transform our lives into a cultural journey without even realizing it. This has been Public Art of the University of Houston System’s mission for many years and I’m excited to share with you today their new and exciting projects.
Read MoreEvery time I have my children's attention, I feel like it's the perfect opportunity to talk with them about important issues that concern me the most. Golden moments. However, that ground gold slips through my fingers when I realize that instead of having a conversation, I'm just lecturing them. Have you ever thought mid-conversation with them: — Here I go again with my endless and boring speeches.
Read MoreBy the simple fact of having decided to start reading this article, you’ve already taken the first step towards prioritizing your breast health. Mammograms are considered of the most effective screening tools used in the early detection of breast cancer, and when caught early, breast cancer may be easier to treat. Take your health into your own hands by making a screening mammogram part of your annual breast care routine.
Read MoreI never thought that living without my buds functioning would be such a tragic event. Today I´m aware that my whole life revolves around those insignificant receptors that I had never paid attention to and that today, I miss tremendously. The day I noticed this technical failure in my system was a morning like all others …
Read MoreLast week I stumbled upon an event that immediately caught my attention, not only because it’s art related, but also because it includes families, parks, and the creativity of our great community, and it’s happening next week, the Art Bike Festival.
Read MoreI always wonder if my kids are really listening when we engage in conversations about significant topics. Are they truly getting what I’m trying to tell them? Am I paying enough attention and listening to what they have to say as well?
Read MoreIt was such an honor for me to participate and talk about our amazing city in their article “The 22 Best Places to Travel in the US in 2022”.
Read More-I don’t know- are three words I’ve had to repeat to my kids more often than I’ve liked to since the pandemic started. Every time I pull this ace out of my sleeve like an experienced magician, a knot in my stomach tightens. These three words usually mean that uncertainty is knocking at my door like an unsolicited visitor I’ve feared all my life.
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