by Glenna | Jun 27, 2023 | What the Hecht?
Today’s scorching 103-degree heat in Dallas reminds us of an annual occurrence that we tend to forget over time. The relentless heat feels suffocating, like wading through hot water, sapping our energy stroke by stroke. Each year, it feels like an unexpected...
by Glenna | Dec 31, 2022 | What the Hecht?
This morning I walked my dog at 5am. It was dark, clear, and bright. During my walk a bird was singing. Looked up, followed the sound but did not see the bird. In that moment, I was aware of all that was around me and breathed a sigh of gratitude for nature and my...
by Glenna | Nov 30, 2022 | What the Hecht?
I walked into the grocery store late one evening to pick up a couple of items. Like Old Mother Hubbard, “the cupboard was bare.” Waiting in line for check out, a little boy who was four-or five-years-old stuck his hand in the red licorice bin to grab a goodie. He...
by Glenna | Oct 31, 2022 | What the Hecht?
I remember dressing up for Halloween. It was always a big deal that required consideration and preparation. I would dress as a pirate,1950’s sock hop dancer, a beatnik (look it up), witch, or ghost. I always wanted to be something other than “who I was.” Instead of a...
by Glenna | Sep 30, 2022 | What the Hecht?
Growing up, I would weave stories to avoid getting in trouble. I believed if I told my mom a softer version of the story versus the actual occurrences, the outcome would be less severe. Was I wrong! Sometimes I would create a musical theater production to illustrate...
