I’m not much of a baseball fan, but occasionally I like to go to a minor league or collegiate summer league game. Tonight, husband took me to my first Round Rock Express game. The Express is a triple A team, affiliated with the Texas Rangers. Continue reading
According to my Wildflowers of Central Texas guide, these orange and yellow flowers are firewheels.
Two-thirds of the way into my #fitat50 challenge, I wish I could say I’m exceeding all my expectations. My goal was to lose 10 to 13 pounds and get in shape by my 50th birthday. I’ve lost 5, maybe 6 on a day the scale likes me. Continue reading
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
My new 2015 Toyota Tacoma.
A little more than three weeks into my #fitat50 challenge and I’m beginning to realize just how difficult it is to lose weight as you get older. In my 30s and even early 40s, I think I could have easily lost 5 pounds in three weeks. Not so these days. Continue reading
So, I’m one week into my personal challenge to get back into shape by my 50th birthday, and I can honestly say there was a day toward the end of the week where I thought about quitting. After just a couple days working out to the “Cardio Sculpt” program at dailyburn.com, I was sore. Continue reading
There’s an important debate going on in the Texas Capitol these days, one that has taken place in many states during the past few years. The bill would ban texting and driving; drivers caught doing so could face at a fine between $99-$200. Continue reading
2015_Day 64: I’ll find my own slice of heaven…
Some day, when daughter is out of the house, I’ll find my own little slice of outdoor heaven, where I can watch the birds every night in my backyard and listen to the trickle of a creek.
Until then, I’ll have to live it through the words of DirtNKids. I invite you to, too. Listen closely and I bet you’ll even hear the Belted Kingfisher or Red-shouldered Hawk!
“It is nice finding that place where you can just go and relax.” ~ Moises Arias
Sitting out by the creek watching the birds come home to roost for the night is a daily pleasure. On this particular evening, through the steady din of motor vehicles themselves fighting to get their pilots safely back home, I completely get how life can be so simple as a favorite roosting tree. And I am thankful that I work and relax in the same wonderful space — no transportation save my feet to get there every day.
The Black-bellied Whistling Ducks are a regular for evening fly-by’s, leading the way with their noisy ‘whistles’ to other small groupings like them that it’s time to move on. The White Ibis may be a quieter bunch, but they are most beautiful contrasted against the rosy sky.
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