Saying Goodbye
With only a few days left in 2009, it’s time to say goodbye to another year. My 2009 had some great highlights — trips to Nice, Monte Carlo, Cannes, Belaggio, and Milan; drama productions...
Category: Journal
The Christmas Experience
2009 offered us a rare treat for Christmas…SNOW! The last time Dallas saw snow on Christmas was back in the ’20s! The flurries started yesterday afternoon, but since temps from the previous day were...
From Chaos
It’s a busy time of year. Some people are rushing to the malls buying last minute Christmas gifts, while others are preparing to travel. It doesn’t matter whether you are packing suitcases for a...
Jack Bauer and Santa
I’m a big fan of 24, the television show starring Keifer Sutherland, so when I saw this I just had to share it. It’s a video of Jack Bauer interrogating Santa. Hilarious! The real...
Gelato
Each time I travel to Italy there’s one thing I seek out. The trip just isn’t the same without it. Gelato, Italy’s regional variant of ice cream, is a special treat I enjoy as...
In Tune
It’s been a few years since my piano was tuned. To keep it properly maintained, it should be tuned twice a year. I play it regularly, but I really didn’t notice how bad it...
Tell Me
I saw a something on Facebook tonight that made me stop and reminisce for a few minutes. The post asked people to “Tell me what God has done for you in 2009.” Of course,...
Feed It Forward
Are you still looking for ways to save money during the holiday season? Even better, do you want to help others save money? If so, I have a treat for you! Restaurant.com’s “Feed it...
Gift Ideas for Christmas
One of the most difficult things about Christmas can be figuring out what to buy for the person who seems to have everything. Sometimes, it’s even difficult to come up with a list of...
