A while back I read a book entitled “500 Things to Eat Before It’s Too Late” by Jane and Michael Stern. In it the authors detail a lot of great foods that need to be eaten in a lifetime. I must admit that when it Continue reading →
July 19, 2024
March 24, 2023
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center – Austin, Texas
Give me a walk in the wildflowers any day and I am happy even if I am sneezing. Chris and I spent a lovely afternoon wandering the grounds of the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center located in Austin, Texas a few weeks ago and I Continue reading →
March 22, 2023
A Mammoth Post
Did you know that mammoths used to roam what is now the state of Texas? Columbian mammoths, weighing 20, 000 pounds and as tall as 14 ft were part of the landscape of the area. When we were in Texas we were able to tour Continue reading →
March 15, 2023
Even More Magnolia
As promised today I am sharing just a few more pictures from Magnolia in Waco, Texas. The result of years of planning and design by Joanna and Chip Gaines is truly a great place to visit. While Waco may not be on your bucket list, Continue reading →
March 10, 2023
More Magnolia
One of the main attractions at Magnolia in Waco, Texas has to be the fabulous shops. Yes, the food trucks and the restaurants and coffee shop and bakery are must stops but the shops are the heart of the complex. I loved them and found Continue reading →
March 9, 2023
Welcome to Magnolia
I have always been fascinated by Joanna and Chip Gaines and their story. Their Fixer Upper show was one that I loved to watch and they just have a good back story, in my humble opinion. I recently listened to Joanna’s latest book, The Stories Continue reading →
March 27, 2015
Feeling a Bit Moody
Christmas 2014 found our family of 4 spending the week on the beach at Galveston Beach, Texas. We had a lovely home to rent for the week and while the weather was less than perfect that week for beach walking we were able to find Continue reading →
March 16, 2015
A Bit of Spring – Fort Worth Botanic Garden
I love to visit botanical gardens when we travel and Chris and I seek them out as often as we can. Different regions offer a variety of different flora to discover and there are always wonderful pictures just waiting to be taken. Last October when Continue reading →
March 4, 2015
October 23, 2014
Fake Plants and Boxes, Wasps and Raccoons
My week has been interesting and fun with a few crazy things thrown in just for good measure. Continue reading →