Sibling Trip: Going To Meet The Mouse

About four years ago, my sister Monica and I started a new “Siblings’ Trip” tradition, where every year or two we’d leave our spouses and children at home to enjoy some dedicated time together. The pandemic put those plans on hold for a bit, but we just returned from a week at Walt Disney World – The Happiest Place On Earth…and it, indeed was a “magical” time! Here some tips and snaps from our trip.

I’m Wearing Pink All Month For Breast Cancer Awareness

I’ve been invited to be part of the American Cancer Society’s national “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign to … Continue Reading

Hitting the Road to Houston

People in Dallas often joke that there’s a long-standing rule that if you live in Dallas, you’re required to hate Houston…and I’m told the feeling is mutual. Having been to Houston only a few times in my adult life, usually for business meetings or to visit my late Granddaddy when he had his heart surgeries there, I can’t say that the rule doesn’t ring true for me. It’s never been one of my favorite places. Despite that, the kids and I decided to hit the open road last month for a quick trip down I-45 to spend a couple of days exploring the Bayou City. My opinion of the city has largely changed for the better.

The Library Is Open: The 8 Books That Turned Me Into A Reader

Last summer, I made a mid-year resolution to myself that I was going to start reading again…or for the first time. I’ve never been much of a reader. A few novels here and there over the course of a decade, but no real consistency or interest. My new goal was to read about a book a month. Ultimately, I read eight books over the past year, which I consider a close-enough success.

Two Queens, A Prince & A Princess

If you’d have told me that I’d enjoy an afternoon at Medieval Times, I’d have told you that … Continue Reading

Cooking With Kerrie: Blackberry Cobler

On our latest Facebook Live episode, I’m making a Memorial Day dessert with my BFF Kerrie…and the kids “helped.” … Continue Reading