I asked my friend Pamela if she’d like to try a SUP class (stand up paddleboard yoga) with me. We like the same kind of movement…ballet, Pilates and yoga so I knew she’d say, “Yes, Let’s do it!” I found out about the class from one of my favorite yoga teachers. When Pamela and …
View Life Through Rosé-Colored Glasses
A cool rosé goes so well with hazy summer nights. The wines are refreshingly light and one of the most delightful sips of the season. A chilled glass garnished with a summer fruit, like a strawberry or grapefruit, can be the perfect accompaniment to a variety of dinners . I have an obsession with pink wine. Most …
Misty Copeland: Bringing diversity to classical ballet like a Firebird
Before Misty Copeland, there hadn’t been a black soloist at the American Ballet Theater for twenty years. She is only the third in the history of ABT to achieve soloist status. Misty is the first black woman in history to play Stravinsky’s Firebird for a major ballet company. In her new book, Life in Motion: An Unlikely Ballerina, she shares …
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Many Happy Returns to my Dad!!
Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom. ~Marcel Proust This is my Dad…a charming gardener who takes care of his trees and makes all those he comes in contact with, smile. Isn’t he the cutest little boy? I think he looks …
Love Grows Where My Rosemary Goes
What is it that makes Rosemary Beach so unforgettable? It is a combination of many things…the sound of flip flops on the wooded boardwalks that lead to pathways connecting to pools, playgrounds, greens, tennis courts and fitness activites, the feel of the salty breeze when your toes touch the turquoise water, a bicycle ride to …
Écoutez! Summer birthday playlist
Écoutez! It’s a summer playlist These are the songs have been playing during the soundtrack of my summer. They go especially well with a Piña Colada and the smell of the salty sea air. I used to make loads of mixed tapes for my friends. I remember one time, my friend Jessica (who liked country music) was …
14 Juliette…It’s Bastille Day!
14 Juliette…It’s Bastille Day! Time to eat French food and drink some rosé! It’s no secret that I’m obsessed with France. I spent my childhood wishing to go there. After graduating from high school, my dream came true…flying into Paris-Orly Airport on July 14th was romantic and unforgettable. I was only seventeen but still overcome …
My Morning Swim: Peggy Weiss
Peggy Weiss is a photographer and collage artist from Midland, Texas. I’ve only met her once but heard lots about her from my Dad who grew up with her. They recently celebrated their 50th High School reunion and my parents told me about her work. When I saw “My Morning Swim” photographs, I thought that they …
Besame Mucho: Blue Ribbon Basset Hound
The last few months, we’ve been noticing that our fourteen-year old basset hound, Besame Mucho, has been looking extra elderly. Her once black head is now completely grey. She can’t see or hear anymore but still has her super sense that basset hounds are known for…smell! She is always appreciative for a big doggie bone and …
Many Happy Returns to my Mom!!
Happy Birthday Coco! One of my funniest memories of my mom was when we went to a drive through for lunch one day. I think it must have been quite the day because we stopped at the first window, paid…then bypassed the second window and FORGOT our lunch! I remember my mom asking me to …
Happy Father’s Day!!
Happy Father’s Day to my three favorite Dads…my husband, my Dad and my little brother. I’ll never forget, the day I skipped high school to go to the ’94 Dallas Cowboys Parade to celebrate their Super Bowl victory. It was one of the most exciting days but I was nervous about getting into trouble with …
Happy Birthday, Honey!!
School’s out for summer! We’re all singing Alice Cooper and celebrating glorious summertime. We’re also celebrating because summer means…birthday season for our family. My husband’s birthday was a few days ago. Derek loves cheesecake. You can tell we all had fun with this one. My daughter did the decorating and my son helped with the candles. Derek’s …