If there’s one thing that’s sure to happen when you’re on a hurry-up-and-get-there road trip, you’re going to miss a meal. At least we planned to miss a meal on our way to Shiner, Texas, and were properly fortified with carrot sticks and water. Hey – it did the job for delaying starvation so we’d […]
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Sierra Lago: The Resort
I was going to write a rhapsodic description of Sierra Lago Resort and Spa, but decided that since a picture is worth a thousand words, I’d let the visuals do the talking. After our bumpy drive up the mountainside, we were greeted by an impressive, yet somewhat understated, entry gate. It took another 5 minutes of winding through the mountains […]
Good Stuff, Indeed
I’ve just finished the most wonderful biography about one of my favorite actors, Cary Grant. Written by his only child, Jennifer, Good Stuff captures the essence of the man. And what a man he was!
Unexpected Benefits
Monday I took our car in to the shop (visited my absolute favorite mechanics – they are the best!). Turns out my small problem required a not-so-small (or short) fix. While I was waiting, I pulled out my latest book and got to reading. By the way, that’s a habit I picked up living overseas […]
I’m On Trend – Just a Little Late
Have you heard of jeggings? If you said no, count yourselves in my age group (or older). There’s no shame in admitting it. Anyway, they were one of the top clothing items in 2010. I’ve seen them all over the style blogs and, despite the fact that we’re now over halfway through 2011 (thus meaning […]
A Birthday Celebration
So how do you celebrate a birthday? Especially when: There are two birthdays to celebrate and One is a “big” birthday. I’ll tell you how – you gather up your best friends and go to a “big” landmark in Dallas, Reunion Tower: Once you’re there, take a ride up 560 feet to the top of the ball […]
On a Cupcake Hunt
I’m always in the mood for a treasure hunt – I suppose that’s why I like geocaching. I also really love to find great local restaurants. If I can combine the two, even better. You know I was interested, then, when I saw a local food blogger’s raves on cupcakes by a local bakery, Trailercakes. […]
Hmmmmm
Here I am in Atlanta, working for most of the day (and night) for a few days. And I’ve noticed something interesting: There’s nothing on tv. The Boy and I don’t watch a lot of traditional television. If we’re home, our fare is usually catching up on DVR shows long after the original broadcast date, […]
In Print
It’s official! The book I previewed, Quitter, has hit the streets. And, as promised, Jon Acuff sent me a personal copy. It was autographed and came enclosed with with a nice note. Click photo to enlarge Since his note encouraged me to turn to the end, I did. Sure enough – there I am! A […]
Food Creates Community: A Night in the Garden
I never would have guessed, while we were traipsing through a soggy backyard in April 2009 to attend an underground supper with a group of total strangers, that we were at the beginning of many suppers to come and a wonderful friendship with a talented young couple. Yes, tradition and friendship did start that evening. […]