If you follow both my blogs, this is an expanded repost from yesterday. Since most of you don’t, this will be new material. Two weeks ago, my father shared his story of faith in his church. They posted it to their YouTube channel, and now, other people have a chance … Continue reading →
Since we have to go through Chicago when we travel nearly anywhere on Amtrak, a visit to family living in South Central Wisconsin is almost always in order. This trip was no different. We spent a few days catching up with my parents. While visiting with Mom and Dad, my … Continue reading →
A special Happy Mother’s Day to my mom, Nancy. Mother to six, grandmother to eight, great grandmother to four. She’s a mainstay of our family who, in conjunction with my dad, held us all together through our formative years, guiding four children to adulthood and seeing them become responsible citizens. … Continue reading →
My niece has been selected to participate in the Olympic Development Program (ODP) for soccer, and they had some games in College Station this past weekend. She’s a member of the Oklahoma Select team, and her position is goalie (at least I know where to find her on the field!). … Continue reading →
The last month has flown by. What’s been happening with the properties this month? We’ve done nothing at either the ranch or the store. There were plans for the San Antonio house, but they were overcome by events. I’ve been doing yard work at the Central Texas house. I find … Continue reading →
On August 16, 2012, the body of our friend Chuck Lewis gave out, and his spirit left it. He lives on in the friends and family he left behind. Chuck’s obituary headline said, “he made chemistry fun.” Chuck’s primary profession was as an organic chemistry teacher for San Antonio College. … Continue reading →
Hubby likes to trade his vehicles every three years, so the 2009 Navigator L 4×4 was exchanged for a 2012 Navigator L 4×4 yesterday. I took it’s “baby” pictures this morning. On the outside, it looks exactly the same as the 2009. You can’t tell here but instead of Black, … Continue reading →
May was Grand Tour 2012. We rode the Sunset Limited from San Antonio to Los Angeles. The ride was very comfortable. The west Texas scenery was repetitive (we expected that). We got off in Los Angeles, did some sight-seeing (translate to looking for antique shops) and did the VIP tour … Continue reading →
I didn’t know about the politics. I just know I got to play competitive basketball. And track. And softball. I didn’t know about the politics. I just know when I asked to take shop in 9th grade, the school board let me. I know I didn’t know, and I don’t … Continue reading →
I read a blog entry I found on Pinterest* and an essay in The Mail Online by Alice Walker’s daughter, Rebecca. It reminded me of so many things. The title of the Pinterest post is, “The Day that Ironing Changed Me” and Rebecca Walker’s essay is “How My Mother’s Fanatical … Continue reading →
