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…