At the beginning of this year, I wrote Back to Basics . This basically described my plan to take it down a notch; a streamlining of sorts.. Since then I stumbled across the cutest lady on Netflix who was all about this. Marie Kondo describes how everything in your “space” has one purpose and that’s to bring youContinue reading “Less is more..”
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Back to Basics
2019.. another year is behind us.. a brand new one is right before us.. This year I decided to forgo the usual resolutions I make each and every year.. to skip the annual Jan 1st through Jan 5th diet and only promise myself one thing.. go back to the basics.. What does that mean? IContinue reading “Back to Basics”
Twenty Five! You are TWENTY FIVE YEARS OLD!.
Twenty Five! You are TWENTY-FIVE YEARS OLD! Your dad and I were “children” ourselves when you were born, or at least we felt like it. The day you were born was probably the scariest day of our lives. Parenthood started by me climbing out the window of your tia Minnie’s house. That, alone, should haveContinue reading “Twenty Five! You are TWENTY FIVE YEARS OLD!.”
Top Five Places to Visit
Top 5 Places to Visit I love to travel… I will go anywhere, anytime – all I need is a few minutes notice and I will be packed and sitting by the curb waiting for someone, anyone, to pick me up. I am lucky enough to say that I have been to some pretty amazingContinue reading “Top Five Places to Visit”
Holy Crap! You’re TWENTY!
Holy crap! YOU ARE TWENTY YEARS OLD! How did that happen? WHEN did it happen? Wasn’t it just the other day we were getting you ready for your first dance recital? You have always been more mature and wiser than your years so there isn’t a whole lot for me to tell you. IfContinue reading “Holy Crap! You’re TWENTY!”
Words of Wisdom for Dylan’s 23rd Birthday
For the last several years I have provided my children my “words of wisdom” on every birthday, a tradition I promised them I would stop. All I can say is; “I tried.” Dylan, 23 years old – I can’t even believe it. It seems like just yesterday we were sitting in your very messy roomContinue reading “Words of Wisdom for Dylan’s 23rd Birthday”
Open Forum ; a right or a privilege?
I live in a small town, deep in South Texas – as in, if- you -go -any -further- you- are- now- in -Mexico – deep… it’s a town where people know all of your business, high school football is king, and the city officials are, in most cases, a “friend”. Before I continue, let meContinue reading “Open Forum ; a right or a privilege?”
COMM3349 – Bday LOVE – AUDIO
As the oldest living student in the world; class assignment that was UBER hard for me.. https://soundcloud.com/mirta-maciel-flores/bday-audio-love
Words of Wisdom as you prepare for your 2nd year as a Longhorn
So this is it…. Year two… feels like just yesterday I was dropping you off at Pre-K…. I can see the excitement and anticipation on your face (and don’t think that look of frustration hasn’t gone unnoticed either). I’m sure you can see the pain in mine; but what you can’t see is the swellingContinue reading “Words of Wisdom as you prepare for your 2nd year as a Longhorn”
👨🎓Words of Wisdom as Dylan becomes a College Graduate
While it would probably be enough to just say “good luck” and “We love you,’ that’s not all there is to say- Not by a long shot- so before you cross that tassel over to the other side here goes: First, Congratulations! Ignore my (moms) crying and the zillion pictures I’ll be making you take.Continue reading “👨🎓Words of Wisdom as Dylan becomes a College Graduate”
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