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    Sheer Poetry

    Shelby's naming names — again — in New Year's rhyming game featuring Houston notables

    Shelby Hodge
    shelby hodge
    Jan 1, 2015 | 6:00 am

    T'was the night before New Year's, when all through the town

    The populace celebrated, t'was nary a frown.

    With oil prices sinking, we keep spirits high

    As construction cranes everywhere soar to the sky.

    Borlenghi and Hines, Trammell Crow and Martin Fein —

    They expand across the city with topnotch design.

    Then, in a twinkling, on to fashion we move

    Alex Knight, David Peck, Chloe Dao in their groove.

    Elaine Turner, Katie Decker, Wayne Smith, Kendra Scott —

    Their creations exciting, their sales are red hot.

    The movers and shakers, they come and they go

    But H-Town philanthropists seem to seldom say no.

    Laura and John Arnold, Nancy Kinder and Rich

    their giving is generous with never a glitch.

    Thank you John Eddie and Sheridan Williams,

    the Havens, the Tudors —their gifts total billions.

    The Machs, the Cockrells, Lester Smith and wife Sue,

    They give so generously, we must cheer woo-hoo!

    All across town, the players do good

    while whooping it up as only they could.

    Becca and John Thrash, Lucinda Loya and Javier,

    Lynn Wyatt, Tilman Fertitta, and, yes, my dear,

    The parties they give are a visitor's delight

    With good causes celebrated well into the night.

    The only problem here is getting across town

    as the holes in the streets will slow your car down.

    The potholes are growing at ridiculous speed

    those running for mayor had better take heed.

    But sure to make it to each evening's delight

    is a host of Houstonians with auras so bright.

    Shepherd Ross, Erin Hicks and Claire Cormier-Thielke,

    Jeff Shell, Jared Lang and Joshua Willoughby.

    Bruce Padilla, Katy Caldwell, Cal and Hannah McNair,

    Mandy Kao, Michael Mithoff, Roz Pactor, Alex Blair.

    We love how they party with spirits so high

    From weddings to birthdays to heartfelt good-byes.

    Ceron and Todd Fiscus, they showed us the way

    To marriages blissful for both straight and for gay.

    The Mayor and her partner shared their vows as well

    As did Scott Sawyer and Barry Mandel.

    Add to the lovebirds Kevin Bryant and Lily Jang.

    For soon enough, their wedding bells will clang.

    Now our hip young professionals, they partied each night

    Working hard to keep H-town very merry and bright.

    Rosemarie Johnson, Divya Brown and her husband Chris,

    Mark Sullivan, Jacquie Baly — they party with bliss.

    Lisa Gochman, Stuart Rosenberg and Montrice Malone,

    Francine Ballard, Joyce Echols and Lia Vallone,

    Jared LeBlanc, Luba Bigman, Jonathan Zadok and Michelle,

    Maidie Ryan, Magen Pastor, Reyne Hirsch — they're all really swell.

    And as this year ends and a new one begins,

    We cannot forget our myriad friends.

    Audrey Cochran, Ting Bresnahan and her husband John,

    The Mafriges — Rocky, Mauney and Don.

    Pierce Bush, Vivian Wise and Bethany Buchanan,

    Kristi Schiller, Kristy Bradshaw and Elizabeth Allen.

    Neal Hamil, Hiram Butler and Fady Armanious.

    How they all get along, how all so harmonious.

    Beth Muecke, Amy Lee, Chris Shepherd, Lindsey Brown,

    Jessica Rossman, Gordon Bethune, they all get around.

    Randy Powers, Roseanne Rogers and Megan Sutton-Reed

    Shelley Reeves, Robin Reimer — all running at high speed.

    And so as each year, I run out of steam,

    Though the names could be coming in a long, steady stream.

    But this party isn't over so hang on, my dear,

    For there's still a chance you'll be named here next year.

    Out with the old and in with the new,

    Happy New Year from the CultureMap team to you!

    Gordon Bethune and Jessica Rossman know a thing or two about living large.

    84 Gordon Bethune and Jessica Rossman at the World AIDS Day luncheon.
      
    Photo by © Gary Fountain
    Gordon Bethune and Jessica Rossman know a thing or two about living large.
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    Voices Reclaimed

    Stories of strength shine at Houston Aphasia Recovery Center luncheon

    Joel Luks
    May 6, 2025 | 9:30 am
    Houston Aphasia Recovery Center luncheon 2025
    Photo by Chloe Kissner
    Mary Genung, Cameron Shepherd, Lauren Tucker, and Sloan Andrews.

    The sound of triumphant voices filled The Junior League of Houston as more than 250 supporters gathered for the Houston Aphasia Recovery Center’s (HARC) 15th Annual Let's Talk Luncheon. Marking a milestone year, the event celebrated resilience and recovery while raising more than $250,000 to support individuals living with aphasia.

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    Mary Genung, Cameron Shepherd, Lauren Tucker, and Sloan Andrews.

    Co-chaired by Madison Henderson and Allie Leman, the luncheon offered a heartfelt program anchored by Texans TV personality Drew Dougherty, whose approachable humor kept the afternoon lively. A highlight was the emotional performance by the HARC Herald Choir, alongside testimonials from participants whose lives have been reshaped through the organization’s mission.

    Inside the venue, vibrant floral arrangements by Freedom Floral and HARC-themed cookies by Hayley Cakes and Cookies added festive flair, while a bustling raffle and silent auction with items from Brennan’s Houston, Katie Kime, Tootsies, Raintree Boutique, La Petit Market, Ciro’s Italian Grill, and Bella Madre Jewelry offered a little something something for guests to shop for a cause.

    In the crowd were Melanie Strake, Challie Strake, Scot Ison, Ginny and Alex Jackson, Jeanie and Don Sweet, Terry and Jeff Weiner, Anna Reckling, and David Underwood Jr.

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