November 30, 2016 at 8:21am Your 21st birthday is a big one.. and in usual fashion, I have to give you a few “words of advice”… Be safe. 1. A quiet man is a thinking man. A quiet woman is usually mad.. when that happens, you should probably retreat to safety. Loose the beer goggles.Continue reading “Words of Wisdom as Dylan turns 21 – Lord, help us all..”
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STAY-CATION – San Antonio, TX
There is something to be said about becoming a tourist in your own back yard. Although I have been to SA hundreds, if not thousands, of times, I have never really SEEN it.. not like this anyway.. I lived there for eight years as a child and had never even heard of the Majestic Theatre.Continue reading “STAY-CATION – San Antonio, TX”
Words of Wisdom for my RETURNING College Freshman
These two crazies are headed back to school for their second semester away… I wish you loads of fun, amazing success, and leave you both with an abundance of love… and, of course, my Words of Wisdom (the ones you all thought I was done with). 😊🤷🏼♀️ So here goes… Be open to new people.Continue reading “Words of Wisdom for my RETURNING College Freshman”
Words of Wisdom For My (then) 17 Year Old Daughter
17! Almost an adult in the eyes of the world; forever a baby in my mind. It doesn’t matter how tall you get, how grown up you look, or how smart you become, you will forever be my baby. Although I say I will always be there, by your side, protecting you from well, everything,Continue reading “Words of Wisdom For My (then) 17 Year Old Daughter”
The Bottomless Pit – that bottoms out at 140 feet (Carlsbad Caverns)
(Original Post Dec 2016) If there is one thing you need to do in your life just once, Carlsbad Caverns is probably it.. ONCE is enough for me! We started our journey early on the morning on the 21st.. a quick stop for fuel (gas and coffee) andContinue reading “The Bottomless Pit – that bottoms out at 140 feet (Carlsbad Caverns)”
Scratch one off the ol’ To Do List-
2. Take a Gun Class – DONE! Turned out there was a gun store right across the street from my office (who knew? not me) and they offered a class with a DISCOUNT – I mean, if that’s not a sign to do it I dont know what is! So I did it – IContinue reading “Scratch one off the ol’ To Do List-“
New Orleans; So Much More Than Mardi Gras
(Original Post Feb 2016) What if you knew of a place where the scenery changes every single day; a place where the food is beyond amazing and the music, best ever! A place where centuries old architecture is the backdrop for a culture so invigorating, it’ll rouse your soul and your spirit. Well, i thinkContinue reading “New Orleans; So Much More Than Mardi Gras”
WORDS OF WISDOM AS YOU CELEBRATE YOUR 22ND BIRTHDAY
I cant believe you are 22 years old – and I am now considered middle-aged (OMG) As I have done for the last several years; here are my “not so famous” WORDS OF WISDOM 1. What other people think of you isn’t nearly as important as what you think of yourself. This is probably aContinue reading “WORDS OF WISDOM AS YOU CELEBRATE YOUR 22ND BIRTHDAY”
My To Do List of 2018
I am a huge fan of To Do Lists – I create them almost daily. There is something about scratching items off that list that brings me such comfort… it’s the little things in life, right.. (no one said I was normal). On top of my day to day list; I went aheadContinue reading “My To Do List of 2018”
House of Cards (aka Washington DC)
(Original post 04/2016) Another work trip.. but I cant complain when it’s a place as gorgeous and filled with history as this one. Leaving a day early for some sightseeing is definitely a habit I will keep. Going to work knowing I have seen what’s on the other side of the hotel window is aContinue reading “House of Cards (aka Washington DC)”
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