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 …
Happy Birthday Aunt Ann!! Celebrating with a reunion in Galveston!
My Aunt Ann recently celebrated her seventh birthday. Festivities took place in her hometown of Galveston, Texas. It was wonderful seeing all the cousins play, laugh and sleep. Living in North Texas, Galveston is our closest beach…our home town beach! We stayed in a beachfront home in Galveston’s Beachtown. The Beachtown houses are like sand castles come …
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Pilates in Pajamas
Were you ever a girl scout? I was my fourth grade year and have the best memories. My daughter just joined her school’s troop and is having such a great time. Her troop leader asked me to lead them in a Pilates class to earn their fitness badge. It just happened to be pajama day …
Art and Appetite (and blueberry muffins)
What are you up to this weekend? If you have a chance, this is the last weekend to enjoy the Amon Carter’s mouthwatering exhibition of over sixty paintings that explore the art and culture of food and dining in America. Think…cookies, cakes, fruit, turkey and the pure joy of the visual feast…all guilt-free. Fort Worth’s Amon …
Charlotte’s Web and my little Fern
FIFTEEN YEARS of reading Charlotte’s Web to my second grade class and this year was the most memorable because my daughter played the part of Fern in her second grade class. Watching her be a part of one of the most beloved children’s books made my heart swell. You can see a little bit of …
Dance it Out
Dance It Out! How much do I love Steller…? Oh, so much. It’s my favorite new way to tell stories. Do you Steller? The app allows you to create interactive small stories made up photos, videos, text and music that can be shared with friends. I like that stories can be grouped into certain collections like …