If I could sum up July in a word, it would be: CHAOTIC. If I got a second word, it would be: FUN. Bridget is totally bringing the chaos – getting old as a spoiled British kitty isn’t easy for a.n.y.o.n.e. Oliver is working on his King of Worthlessness title. He’s come far in his […]
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Visiting Thorncrown Chapel – Bucket List
I first heard of Thorncrown Chapel many many years ago, when I was working at Urban Design Group. It’s a crown jewel of 20th century architecture and it’s tucked away in the Ozark Mountain woods. When I discovered it was just 30 minutes from our family reunion location, I told Kelly we had to go. […]
Review | Touring Jack Daniels
With our well-known love for bourbon, it’s no surprise to share that Kelly was skeptical of my plans for us to tour the Jack Daniels Distillery. But I figured we were in the area with nothing much to do while we waited for a concert, so why not? Spoiler alert: We both loved it. We […]
June 2019 Wrap Up
June was equal parts relaxing and fun – with a road trip to one of our favorite places tossed in for both relaxation and fun! Dallas Galloway season kick off – we’re in our 5th season of leading Dallas Galloway. Even with running numbers down nationwide, we’re staying strong with a good-sized group. We popped […]
How to Enjoy Hawaii on a Budget
One of the biggest surprises for us was how affordable our Hawaiian vacation was. Kelly and I both assumed it would be a cost-heavy trip, and this is why we waited so many years to go. We were wrong. Making a few simple choices as you travel has a huge impact on your overall spend. […]
April 2019 Wrap Up
Nothing like coming back from vacation (and a conference) and jumping back into work. TEDxPlano 2019: Pivot. A total success. The NFL Super Bowl came to Plano City Council. Too.Much.Fun. Our new MRF opened in Plano. More importantly, I got to see how a MRF works. #winning After several years, Baby Jesus was finally found. […]
March 2019 Wrap Up
March was a super-busy month – but mostly because we vacationed for a lot of it and had to squeeze work into what remained. Advanced PIO (Public Information Officer) training with FEMA in Fort Worth. Our largest TEDxPlanoSalon session to date! TEDxPlano 2019 timed rehearsals. And then we went to Hawaii. We met up with […]
Doll and Stuffed Animal Bandaids
This is a super-easy craft project. Literally you can whip up several of these in a couple of hours, and provide hours of fun for any littles who want to help their stuffed friends’ boo-boos. I’m totally indebted to this site for the idea, which I pinned to my craft Pinterest board eons ago. Grab a couple of pieces of felt – bonus points if one is tan like a standard […]
Readuary | Blissful Book-Loaded January
I’m not sure what triggered it, but I was a reading maniac in January. So much so I started calling it “Readuary.” In addition to reading through a GINORMOUS stack of newspaper clippings from my mom and several magazines stacked on my nightstand (9!), I also read 17 books: A Few of the Girls Alex […]
Facebook, Community and Focusing on the Fundamentals
Midway through 2018 I had the opportunity to connect with the Dallas-Fort Worth Facebook Community Leadership Circle. Comprised of page and group administrators, this is a dynamic group with a whole range of experiences. It’s been very fun learning from their challenges and successes, as well as sharing my own from both a work and […]