The good thing about flying is that when you’re traveling long distances, you get there relatively fast. The bad part is spending 9 hours in airports or on airplanes. And flying from Georgetown, Texas, to Milwaukee, Wis., through Tampa, Fla. Continue reading
Half a century. The big 5-0. That’s how old I am today and I’m here to let you in on a little secret. I didn’t wake up today to find any additional wrinkles on my face and my joints weren’t any stiffer than they have been the past five years. In fact, after sticking to a regular exercise program for the past 12 weeks, I’m happy to say that I feel better at 50 then I did at 49. Or even 45. Continue reading
Like most Sunday mornings, I was the first to get out of bed, relishing my time in a quiet house, enjoying a little CBS Sunday Morning, and on this Mother’s Day Sunday, a beautiful bouquet of red roses. Continue reading
In Wisconsin, I would have thought these prints were made by deer. Here in Texas, a fenced-in backyard means the prints belong to darn dog Chloe.
Daughter and I had so much fun today on the Riverwalk in San Antonio with some Wisconsin friends. My favorite part was the boat ride. It was so relaxing, just looking at all the pretty flowers, trees and other greenery. Continue reading
The lights at soccer stadiums are how I spend most Friday nights.
I’m proud to say I’m raising a daughter who is independent, outgoing, determined and confident. Despite leaving her friends of 15 years and moving across the country, she has adjusted well, made lots of new friends she adores and loves her new school. I’m really happy for her.
At the same time, I miss the girl who used to love spending more time with me, whether it was just talking, watching TV together (“Dancing With The Stars” was our thing for quite a few years), cooking or shopping. Yes, we still do spend some time together but not nearly as much as we used to. And I get it, because she’s a teenager, and she wants to have fun with her friends. I’m happy she’s got so many friends.
But lately it’s been been making me think about when she leaves for college, and how empty the house will be without her. I used to think I couldn’t wait until all the kids were out of the house — how nice it would be to be empty-nesters. But with husband working nights and me on days (and neither schedule likely to change), I’m faced with the fact that most nights it will be just me and darn dog Chloe.
And that makes me kind of sad.
Several times since we moved to Texas, people have suggested that a visit to Fredericksburg is a must. Between its wineries, antiquing and German heritage, there’s something for everyone, the word is. Continue reading
Seriously, do you know anyone who has ever gotten good service at a local Department of Motor Vehicles center? Over the years, husband and I have had our share of frustrating visits in numerous states, but one this week takes the cake. Continue reading
The Salt Lick in Round Rock, Texas.
Chocolate Chips and Chaos 