Day: December 19, 2021

I don’t remember exactly what Christmas it was, but I know I was a little girl. Probably no more than 6 or 7, and oh, how I loved not just Christmas, but the run-up to all the holidays. It was a time of decking the halls with decorations we made and hung in our classroom at school to the more elaborate ones we bought and had at home. Each year, Mom would take us to the store as soon as the new tree ornaments came out for the season and let us each pick out a new ornament for our tree. When I was very young we had a fake tree. Mom always corrected us by saying, “Don’t say fake. Nothing about Christmas is fake. It’s an artificial tree New 2021 Jordans  because getting a live tree is just too much work right now.” So every year we’d grouse and moan a bit, but by the time the lights and ...

For the fourth consecutive year, local plastic surgeon Dr. Rouzbeh Kordestani held his annual “Christmas after Christmas” event to help foster families get their children new shoes on a cold Saturday morning at Shoe Carnival in Amarillo. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, last Christmas the event had to be done with families driving up to and receiving shoes in their vehicle, but this year, all families gathered at Shoe Carnival and were able to have the store to themselves as they picked out shoes. Kordestani, who said he had a history of doing medical missions in places such as Africa, said he became aware that there were many in need of help locally and throughout Sneakers2090 the country. Since then, he has been involved with the Greater Amarillo Foster Parent Association to help provide ...

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Your shoes take a real beating when you’re out and about — and more often than not, it shows. The best shoe protector sprays safeguard your shoes from the effects of the natural elements. While water-resistant formulas that safeguard against rain and snow are typical of shoe protectant sprays, there are some that can also repel stains and protect against fabric-fading UV rays. The majority of shoe protector sprays are safe to use on most footwear, but it’s worth checking the materials each product is best suited for. If your shoes are made from suede or premium leather, look for a spray that’s especially made to not alter the color or texture Hey Dude Shoes of those delicate materials. (And don’t forget to spot test to prevent unwanted damage — manufacturers typically recommend ...

Over the past year, we started figuring out how to live in an (almost) post-pandemic world. Behaviors that once seemed unnatural — working from home, living more digitally, feeling grateful for basics we once took for granted — became second nature. In 2022, we’re ready for what’s next. And one thing’s for sure: We’re not going back to the old ways. So what can we expect from the new normal? Here, experts give their predictions for the coming year. ROBOTIC RESTAURANT WORKERS Staff shortages at restaurants are only getting worse — according to the National Restaurant Association, three out of every four restaurant owners can’t retain enough servers — but demand for in-person dining is returning. What are restaurateurs to do? Hire robots. Last summer, the Cuban restaurant Serg...