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Two years ago, I spotted Washington Post columnist E.J. Dionne exiting our plane at DCA. “I never stop celebrities,” I told him, “but in my world of journalism, you’re a rock star!”

One of the unspoken accomplishments in life is the ability to identify true allies; this unprecedented quarantine period has been an effective filtering system to identify them.

Did you know 25% of Houstonians were born in other countries? The culinary scene celebrates this diversity more and more, with some local eateries even boasting one-of-a-kind menu items with Bayou City flair.

At this rainforest retreat you can sleep in one of 19 bungalows built on stilts to accommodate the rising water levels of the wet season.

With COVID-19 numbers rising, Delta Air Lines has announced its plan to continue capping available seating on planes at 60% and blocking middle seats through Sept. 30.

Sometimes email marketing can feel a bit like cold calling 2.0. But, when it’s done right, it can be an effective communications tool.

Just an hour drive from Houston sits Washington-on-the-Brazos, “The birthplace of Texas.”

With a few simple steps, you can keep your furry friend health and happy in the summer heat.

When deciding whether to continue its intern program, Phillips 66 chose to honor all of its commitments.

HBO Max is here. Launched on May 27, during a global pandemic no less, it blends HBO’s original programming with a huge catalog of movies and TV shows.

Gen Zers (roughly defined as those born after 1996) are entering adulthood and becoming a segment professional marketers and business leaders must understand.

According to Vacasa.com, 88% of employers in the U.S. have encouraged or required their employees to work remotely.

When Pharaoh refused to release the Israelites from slavery, 10 plagues changed his mind.

Imagine yourself lounging on a patio, a chilled glass of Pacheca Branco Grande Reserve in your hand, overlooking the vineyards of a lush 18th-century estate and vineyard in the Douro Valley in Portugal.

The Houston Zoo reopened earlier this month with modified one-way paths, limited occupancy and revised staff guidelines in place to keep everyone safe, including the animals.

Working from home is now the new norm – but what does the post-corona office setup look like if and when you return?

Our pets are living their best lives lately – constant couch snuggles, pets, walks, you name it.

Hurricane Ike plowed through Galveston Island on Sept. 13, 2008, leaving in its wake over 40,000 trees that were either uprooted entirely or destroyed more slowly by the overabundance of salt water.

Educate yourself. I’ve seen this advice across my social feed countless times in the past few weeks and I agree, educating yourself about racism is key to stopping it.

While earthbound, NASA astronauts train using “analog missions” in locations similar to space – like the ocean.

Butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and dark rum – do I have your attention? Growing up in creole country, I especially love the region’s unique cuisine, which has been richly inspired by French, Spanish, West African, and American influences.

The National Restaurant Association launched a grassroots education and engagement resource available online, Restaurants Act.

Fresh air can do wonders for the soul, even if it’s just for a few minutes. So, why not transform your outdoor space into a personal oasis?

To me, Instagram can be the place you go to get away from your other social media feeds, which are typically populated with news and opinions from people you went to high school with.

What will families remember from this pandemic pause? Tension? Peacefulness? Will a predicted baby boom be confined, as young parents jest, to firstborn?

Sports fans worldwide are currently at a loss with basketball, baseball, soccer and every other sport canceled for the foreseeable future.

With extended school closures and summer fast approaching, many parents are struggling to find the time to balance working from home and keeping their kids entertained and engaged with STEM education.

Managing expectations and keeping external stakeholders like customers, suppliers and the local community updated is important, especially now.

As the number of COVID-19 cases rise, the anxiety of when things will return to “normal” looms. The uncertainty of the future can be overwhelming to think about. A shift in perspective can help.

The entire education system has been uprooted because of COVID-19, and for the millions of college seniors, myself included, the sudden transition has been grueling.