“Angels we have heard on high, Sweetly singing or’ the plains”
As tunnels go, it’s not much to speak of. But when the city of Carrollton extended the walking trail north up the greenbelt behind our…
Newsletters
Read More
10 Ways to Become More Grateful
Robert Emmons offers everyday tips for living a life of gratitude. Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., is the world’s leading scientific expert on gratitude. He is…
Happy THanksgiving
Dear ETK Family, My brother would look at me and roll his eyes in a way that only brothers understand. Every Thanksgiving it was the…
The Impossible Dream
Dear ETK Family, As I sat and listened to our most recent candidates interview for this year’s ETK scholarships, I once again realized what a…
Time is but the stream we go a’fishing in
Dear ETK Family, As I listened to each of the students attending our September Orientation Meeting, I was reminded how busy we all are. Each…
Developing Time Management Skills
When life gets busy, things tend to pile up especially fast. Time management is not about having all of those things done; it’s about having…
How to Conquer the Overwhelm of Hard Work
Adapted from the 10 step guide by Ritu Rao, author of The Light Shift: 21 Simple Ways to Make Your Days Interesting, Get Un-stuck and Beat…
Life often engulfs us
Dear ETK Family, It was good to see so many of you at the etiquette dinner this past week. You might remember that at the…
Start of the school year
Dear ETK Family, To all of you who have been members of the ETK family, welcome back to the school year! And for those of…
Seven Things Every College Student Should Do This Summer
Stay on Top of Deadlines Be aware of all time-sensitive financial or administrative obligations necessary for the next semester. Keep deadlines for financial aid, housing,…
Almost summer
Dear ETK Family, The recent flooding in Central Texas along the Blanco River has been tragic and heart-numbing. But it has reminded me of a…