My whole family just got back from a week in Colorado. It had been way too long since we were all together. When I called the kids and asked them where they wanted to go on vacation this year, they all picked Colorado out of all the choices. They loved being in the Rocky Mountains […]
Make it a Ritual
When you grow up in a small town, you have reasons to visit other small towns. In East Texas, it’s usually because someone’s cousin lives there; you have to go check on the cows; it’s your job to maintain the oil pump; or when I was growing up, you just drove the back roads and […]
Fredericksburg When You’re Sassy
Dear Gentle Readers, oh wait. Do y’all still have season 3 of Bridgerton on the brain too? Let’s pause for reflection. Oh, my. Well, that whole topic is for another blog post! This post will be all about my little getaway to Fredericksburg for two nights with my husband aka the Big Stud. […]
Date Night in the Hill Country
Date Night? What’s that? I’ve got too much to do with the kids and all their activities……blah, blah, blah. Let me tell you a little secret. If you don’t carve out a little space for each other, you will regret it. And you will be in a better frame of mind and less stressed out! […]
De Rigueur of Kilgore
Style. Are you born with it? Do you acquire it over time? Who inspired your sense of style? For me, I know that I was influenced by my mother. She would never go out of the house without her lipstick. When she wasn’t wearing nursing scrubs at my dad’s office, she loved to wear suits […]
Golfing in the Hill Country
When I was growing up, our family spent time together sailing on Lake Tyler. And then when our daddy bought a little airplane, we spent weekends out at the airport. We affectionately referred to it as, “the Kilgore International Airport.” It was so little that I used the runways for driving practice when I was […]
A Yellow Rose
I’ve gotten to the point in life that I am having to attend a lot of funerals. It’s not exactly something that I look forward to but in some unexpected ways, they’ve become a place of comfort. My earliest memory of Chris Dukes was hearing her high heels tap down the long hallway that lead […]
There’s a Reason It’s Called Comfort
When I was trying to decide where we could go for our 20th wedding anniversary getaway, the only requirement was that it should be quiet and relaxing. With a very busy house of 3 kids, it’s a luxury! In case you haven’t been to this little part of the Hill Country in awhile, you will be in […]
Eternally Grateful for Sisterhood
“Laughter through tears is my favorite emotion.” –Truvy, Steel Magnolias “Pour yourself a drink, put on some lipstick and pull yourself together.” -Elizabeth Taylor One of my all time favorite movies is Steel Magnolias. I have probably seen it about 100 times. I remember being anxious for the premier in 1989. It was filmed on […]
Through Our Mother’s Eyes
Last Wednesday afternoon, I got a call from my brother John. I had accidentally left my cell phone on vibrate from a meeting earlier in the day. He had already hung up by the time I answered it. I finished going through the kid’s backpacks and got them started on their homework before I called […]
Triathletes Wear Lipstick Too
When most of us are sound asleep at 6am on a Saturday morning, a growing number of your fellow San Antonio residents are well on their way to meet their training group in various locations around town. Whether they have chosen to run, walk or cycle, our city is signing up in record numbers to […]
In Love with Garner State Park
Some places never quite live up to their hype and leave you disappointed. We just spent the day at a place that not only lived up to the accolades from many friends, but had us clearing off our schedules for more visits in the near future. One day is not nearly enough to soak […]
Forties are Fabulous
Our Sassy Mom models are back and this edition features my friends that are all mothers of twins who just so happen to all be over forty and fabulous! We were finally able to find time to meet and pick out clothes to model and take pictures for Livin’ Sassy. […]
My Big Hair: A Historical Perspective
I was born with naturally curly hair. I used to hate it when I was growing up. I finally appreciated it by the time I reached high school. I was looking through some old photos while I was cleaning out my guest bedroom closet. I could almost give you the exact date simply by seeing […]
The Long and Winding Road
I took a trip down the “Long and Winding Road” near my hometown in East Texas this past weekend. I haven’t been down this road in a very long time. It is about 3 miles long and full of twists and curves. Not only is it scenic but is also somewhat secluded as well. […]
Dear Chelsea
My niece Chelsea is graduating high school today. She is walking across the same stage I did twenty- nine years ago. What an amazing young lady she has turned out to be. Her parents did a wonderful job in raising her. Where has the time gone? She has always seemed so wise beyond her years. […]
The Guest Bedroom Closet
I finally cleaned out our guest bedroom closet. I figured it would be nice of me to have a place for my mother-in-law to hang up her clothes in the same room she was sleeping in; unlike the last fourteen years. Our guests have always had to use the hall closet to hang up their […]
Sassy Summer Looks from Francesca’s
Summertime in South Texas means heat. The temperatures will rise quickly. Livin’ Sassy wants to share with you the latest trends that will help you beat the heat and still look fabulous! Our Sassy Mom models for the month of May went to Francesca’s at the Shops at LaCantera to pick out some clothes that […]
My Two Reasons to Live Fearlessly
Yesterday, I had the privilege of speaking to first year medical students enrolled at UT Health Science Center. The topic was about death and dying. The professors wanted the students to experience personal stories after almost a full year of studying textbooks. This isn’t a new program and has been going on for many years. […]
Fiesta Fashions at Market Square
Fiesta is almost here! For my non-San Antonio readers, Fiesta is 11 days worth of events that San Antonio’s local non-profits as well as military units put on to help raise money for our community. The proceeds are targeted towards education and scholarships to help our local youth. It showcases San Antonio’s diverse and rich […]
Shopping and Eating Under the Oil Derricks
There were squeals of delight when I contacted my high school friends to meet me over spring break so we could show off our hometown of Kilgore, Texas. We all currently live in various parts of the state so I had to juggle travel and busy schedules of all these Sassy Mom models but we […]
Our Love Note to Downtown Kilgore
In 1955, soon after graduating from Southwestern Medical School and interning at Baylor Hospital, my Daddy set out to find a town to set up his practice and raise his growing family. His father was a successful neurosurgeon in Fort Worth. He desired a different experience for his new career in the medical profession. He wanted […]
Must Sees While in Kilgore Texas
This is a pump jack. You will see many of these in your travels in and around East Texas. They are used to pump oil out of the ground. The price of oil is sky high. There is a lot of pumping going on. You might think it is an eyesore. We think it is […]
Ella Blue We Love You
We ventured to the town of Boerne to find our Sassy Looks for the month of January. I asked some of the best teachers that I know, Shannon and Ruby to model for Livin’ Sassy and they happily obliged. They picked one of their favorite stores, Ella Blue, which has been open on Main Street […]
What I Ate in NYC
Where do you eat in New York City with only about 48 hours to explore the largest culinary destination in the US? Well, you get a little help from a friend! Karen served as our tour guide and met my sister Janie and me after we dropped off our rental car near the airport. We […]
Johnson City Market Days
When my dear, old friend Cheryl asked me if I wanted to go to Johnson City Market Days this past weekend, I said, “heck, ya!” She was in town for work having traveled all over Central Texas at her bank’s various branch locations. She was more than ready to venture out for something fun! We’ve […]
These Are a Few of My Favorite Things
In my best Julie Andrew’s voice, I would like to let you know about some of my favorite things I’ve been using lately or stumbled upon at some reasonable prices! You can be sassy and love a bargain at the same time. When you had parents that grew up during the depression, it tends […]