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 from almost forty years of operating the St. Mary’s University Art Center. My first reaction […]
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 adventure of his special day. And most years, I have succeeded in keeping it to […]
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 kids realized that their cooking challenged mom was going to be the one in 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 was fortunate enough to meet one of these women who was being honored for her […]
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 various ages and tried our best to carve out a little time for exercise. There […]
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 Noel” and is set to begin on Thursday, October 15th and end on Sunday, October 18th […]