Tour Dallas 2009
Gary and I registered for the annual Tour Dallas today. On Saturday, April 4th, we’ll join thousands of other cyclists for a 30-mile tour that wraps around Dallas and White Rock Lake before finishing...
Author: Laura P
Hail to the Chief
In honor of President’s Day, Entertainment Weekly published their list of the Top 10 Presidents. Even though Lincoln was ranked as the No. 1 President in a recent survey conducted by C-Span and by...
Want to Live Longer? Attend Church.
I read a good article tonight on Time.com about the “biology of belief.” For many years, scientists have studied the effect of prayer on health, and the results have proven to be very interesting....
I Do
I can’t think of a better way to spend Valentine’s Day than at a wedding. It’s the perfect example of what this day stands for — the ultimate declaration of love. I’m not terribly...
The Day of Love
Millions of people across the world will celebrate Valentine’s day tomorrow. For many, it’s the perfect time to express their love for significant others or spouses. For others, it’s a falsified, commercialized excuse for...
All Work and No Play
I’m currently on a three-day work binge where I’ve been working 18-hours straight with only minimal breaks for eating and bathroom runs. It’s exhausting — so much for testing out the “slow movement” theory....
You Know You’re a Workaholic When…
Gary and I were sitting on the couch in the upstairs theater room tonight watching Television. To be more specific, I was working, and Gary was playing computer games. The TV was merely providing...
Slowing Down
One of the things I love about Italy is the slower pace of life. People there take the time to relax and enjoy life. I’ll never forget our first dining experience in Rome. We...
Weekend in Review
Why do weekends pass so quickly and Mondays go by SO slowly? The answer to that question seems to be one of life’s great mysteries. Although, it’s probably because we go back to work...
