Lifestyle When a Debate Isn’t Really a Discussion November 11, 2019June 16, 20200 Somehow, at some point over the years, my dad began to see me as the embodiment of every liberal politician he can’t stand. Now, I’m …
transitions Celebrating a Life With Moments of Grace January 18, 2019September 12, 20201 Snow crunched between asphalt and shoe tread, my breath muffled in the scratchy warmth of a wool wrap. For this Texas girl, six-plus inches and …
food Fried Turkey Bones Give Winter Soup A Tasty Base December 5, 2017January 28, 20191 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 …
inspiration & motivation Birthday Wall of Honor is a Favorite Family Tradition May 17, 2017July 23, 20201 One of our family’s favorite traditions started with a 40th birthday, party invitations, and a blank wall. I was throwing a birthday bash for my …
Lifestyle Our Anniversary Tree, My Favorite Holiday Decoration December 1, 2016December 2, 20182 If your house were on fire and you could only grab one thing, what would you save? Thinking about this disaster scenario is not a complete …
current events Celebrating the 4th With Family July 4, 2016July 23, 20201 Sweet fresh peaches. Homemade ice cream. Corn on the cob. Birthday slices of watermelon. Tangy blackberry cobbler. Triple E BBQ. A sip of something cool. …
Lifestyle Can I Give Mother’s Day a Bye? May 6, 2016May 10, 20190 I’ve been stomping around in a grumpy funk, stewing over small slights (did he REALLY just leave that coffee cup at the sink instead of …
food Plants, Family Traditions, and Rosemary Refrigerator Cookies April 22, 2016June 16, 20201 No one has ever come to blows at my sister in law’s annual Plant Party but a cactus has been licked. For more than 20 …
inspiration & motivation Special Rocks for My Dad October 10, 2015September 12, 20200 At this moment, I am somewhere deep in the Grand Canyon. Some friends and I are crossing from the south side to the north rim. …
current events Remembering 9/11 Through a Run September 11, 2015September 11, 20180 2001 was a good running year for me. I was still training with my first–and most beloved –coach Andres Soeffker with the best group of …
