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Celebrating Chef Stephan Pyles’ culinary flair at Ventana by Buckner

As a fifth-generation Texan, Chef Stephan Pyles wants his cuisine to reflect his roots. That devotion to capturing the flavors of Texas led him to be known...
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Reflecting on the first half of the year

I have a good friend who is a runner. For years, he refused to run a half marathon because he didn’t want to do half of anything....
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Buckner senior living communities are award winning

U.S. News & World Report awarded four Buckner senior living communities with multiple recognitions on this year’s list of Best Senior Living Communities.   Baptist Retirement Community...
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Songs of freedom

When the soul is held captive, songs of worship give it wings. Worship is a practice of eternity, removing all limitations and allowing your spirit to experience...
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Think positive on Father’s Day

Fathers and father figures play a key role in forming and developing a family. In the best case scenario, they provide, protect, prepare the next generation for...
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Summer is here

Memorial Day seems to be the marker for most that summer has arrived. In Texas, we often feel the summer heat by March. But to me, it...
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Closing the 88th regular Texas legislative session

As the 88th regular Texas Legislative Session closed May 29, or "sine die," Buckner International has a lot to be proud of and thankful for.    In...
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Where are you looking?

Driving with my dad was always an adventure. He obeyed the speed limit ... like, ALWAYS obeyed the speed limit. And if you were running late, he...
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Ventana by Buckner hosts senior prom

Ventana by Buckner, a Buckner senior living community in Dallas, often organizes special events and activities to engage their Members. On Friday, May 19, Members attended the...
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Created to create

A couple of years ago, I vacationed in Colorado with my wife’s family. At our Airbnb, we had a perfect view of the Rocky Mountains. I was...
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