I wanted to give y’all a little update about what’s been going on in my personal life. It seems like I’ve been blogging here and there and not really letting my readers know what I’ve been up to lately. No…
How Lucky I Am
Someone in California was sold the winning Powerball ticket. I can’t even fathom how their life is going to change. We didn’t even get one single number in the two tickets that we purchased. We had fun…
My Brother Cletus Painting
A little bit before Christmas, I saw a Facebook post from St. Mary’s University announcing that Brother Cletus would be closing his art gallery. He would gradually be cutting his hours until shuttering it all together. He will finally retire…
What’s Old is New at Hotel Emma
For the past twenty three years, I have booked a room for my husband’s birthday. I try to keep it a surprise until it is time to pack our bags. Of course, I think it adds to the excitement and…
A Simple Brunch Bread
Did you have a wonderful Christmas? I hope so. My family didn’t travel to East Texas and Dallas for the first time in forever. It was less stressful but we sure did miss seeing our siblings and cousins. Once the…
Trailblazers for Down Syndrome
Last week, I attended the Women in the World event at the St. Anthony Hotel. It was a morning of inspirational stories told by women from all over the globe. These were powerful discussions of issues affecting women’s lives today. I…
I Guess it Was a Half Marathon
Have you ever walked a half marathon with a stomach virus? Well, I don’t recommend that you try it anytime soon! I trained this summer and fall with a group of ladies from my neighborhood. We all have kids of…
Getting Sassy at Holiday Ole’ Market
The Junior League of San Antonio’s Holiday Ole’ Market is right around the corner. In the 22nd year, this one of kind shopping experience is taking on a Parisian flair. Ooh, La La! The title of this year’s event is “Joyeux…
Malinalli Bakery and Bistro
Malinalli Bakery and Bistro has been on my list of places to try ever since a friend recommended it to me back in the spring. When my husband texted me the other day to meet him for lunch, I told…
Swimming with Confidence
As a mom, I always worry about my kids and their safety. Besides making them aware of “stranger danger”, the next thing on my list has been teaching them how to swim at a very early age. Lucky for us…
Divine Catering is Truly Divine
When we were spending time with family in East Texas last week, we ate a place that my sister suggested. We had a busy morning of talking and the men had been out golfing in Longview. We knew they were…
A Summer Sunrise
We just unpacked the last piece of luggage from which will more than likely be our final trip of the summer. Tomorrow kicks off football practice for our oldest and basketball camp for one of the youngest. And can you believe…
