Birthdays and Anniversaries
August 8th is an important day for three very special people in my life. First, it’s the day my parents were married. They celebrated their 45 anniversary today. Wow, what a major accomplishment! My...
Category: Daily Life
Has PETA Lost It?
I was sitting next to my husband watching the news tonight when a segment about PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) appeared. At first, it sounded like a joke, like something in...
Snuggies Have Gone to the Dogs
They’ve been the butt of many jokes, but now they’re taking over! Snuggies are everywhere, and they seem to have taken on a cult-like status. Over four million have been sold. There are 250...
DC to Dallas
Today was our last day in Washington DC. The day started with a trip to the offices of our TX representatives and senator Kay Bailey Hutchison. Senate office building KBH’s office We were on...
Sunday in DC
Here are the pictoral highlights from today’s adventure in Washington DC. First stop…Holocaust Museum. Below is a picture of the lobby — no photography was allowed inside the main exhibit. Next stop…Ford’s Theatre, museum,...
Adventures in DC
We started the day with a tour of our nation’s capital. Below is the view looking up at the dome. It’s so tall that the statue of liberty can fit inside and still have...
DC Day One
After only 3 hours of sleep, I awoke at 6 am for an early morning trip to the airport. Amazingly, it wasn’t too brutal. Vacations are so invigorating! We had first class tickets so...
The Brilliance of Terry Scott Taylor
We trekked downtown last night with a few friends for a unique Tuesday treat. Terry Scott Taylor was in town for one night, and he was performing in Deep Ellum. For those who don’t...
The Ugly Truth
Mondays tend to be ugly days. A Monday is a cold, hard slap of reality after a fun-filled weekend. I’m not a “Monday” person. I’m a “Friday” — or better yet, “Saturday” — kind...
