How Much Do You Love Your State Flower?
Texans are passionate about their state. We brag (a lot), threaten to secede (again), and throw around our considerable collective weight (when beneficial). Texas is …
And the Social Media Week Austin Oscars Go To….
It’s award season, people! The Oscars inspired me to single out some of the outstanding performers from Social Media Week Austin, three days packed full …
What Happens When You Say ‘Yes’ to Travel
“Be careful what you wish for.” Over a year ago, I set myself up for yes. In particular, saying yes to travel. Being a freelancer, I …
Replacing My Early Morning Run With Cooking
Up-down-up-down; the red onion made a wet woosh, leaving a smear of fuchsia against the mandolin’s sharp blade. The repetitive motion induced the kind of meditative trance I’d …
You Should Be Proud to Be a Writer
The company dinner. You put on some nice party clothes and head off for an evening of small talk, catered food, and obligatory I-don’t-know-what-else-to-do-with-myself-so-I’ll-have-another drinks. …
Pushing Boundaries By Publishing
I went out for happy hour with some good girlfriends. Sweet Julie always asks, “What are you writing these days?” and so I talked a …
Fried Turkey Bones Give Winter Soup A Tasty Base
I’m a cold weather lover. So when this morning’s temperature dropped from a muggy 75+ degrees (it’s December, dammit!) to a steely 55 degrees in …
Feeding My Soul With a Trail
There isn’t much fall in Central Texas, but the flame leaf sumac smoldered bronze, rust, and gold against the green of Ashe junipers and wayward …
Ten Days and Three Talks by Inspiring Women
In the last two weeks, I’ve gotten goose bumps, shed a few tears, and had my ass kicked thanks to these three women. Each shared …
Grow Your Own Passion Fruit
My life is no Disney movie, but little woodland creatures taught me a lesson this weekend. Based on discarded rinds littering the garden, it’s time to …