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…
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Women Who Inspire
I often hesitate to use the word “inspiring” as a description of an event. People are inspired by so many different things. Yesterday, at Women in the World Texas, it was very apparent that…
Jack Ryan’s is a Gem under the Derricks
If you have never been to Jack Ryan’s in downtown Kilgore, you are in for a treat. Not only will you have some incredible views of oil derricks as you drive up to their door, the food is worth every…
Women in the World Texas
Can you spare a day out of your busy schedule to be inspired? What if I told you that it is an event that up until now, has only been held in New York City? It is headed down south…
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…
Hometown Vacation
When you live in a city of a million people, sometimes spending a little time away in a small town is the perfect summer vacation. And that’s what my family decided to do when we went to my hometown of…
Jack Ryan’s in Downtown Kilgore
As we drove through downtown Kilgore a few weeks ago on our way to my brother Jimmy’s house, we saw a huge amount of cars parked near the railroad tracks. (no picture of all the cars since I was driving…
The Element Hotel
Does a weekend trip away with your son’s basketball team mean that you have to give up on feeling sassy? Well, not if you stay in a hotel that my husband stumbled upon while surfing the internet! We recently returned…
Cafe Barrons
When I was home over the Christmas holiday, I stopped by one of my favorite restaurants with some of my family. My sisters and I had the intention of doing a little bit of shopping and then stopping to eat…
Our White Christmas in Kilgore
We drove to Kilgore after spending Christmas Eve in Dallas. The candlelight service we attended with Nana was magical. This year, more than any Christmas before, we wanted to be with family. And the magic wouldn’t end in that historic…
The Music City Texas Theater
The first time I heard Jackson Browne’s voice was along the back roads of East Texas. My sister Liz was determined to expose her younger siblings to a variety of music. I immediately became enchanted by his distinct voice and…
Eternally Grateful Journal
As I was driving to my hometown of Kilgore, Texas to help make funeral arrangements for our Mother’s funeral, a sense of calm came over me. I don’t know if it was because I knew what to expect since this…
