I was born and raised in the Lone Star State. A place that I am proud to call home. A place that is full of beauty and history. A place where everyone should visit at least once or maybe even come to stay. The History behind the Yellow Rose of Texas is that it is a traditional folk song. The original version became associated with the legend of how an indentured servant named Emily D. West (aka Emily Morgan) unwittingly …
We have all said it. “I wish I could go back in time, with what I know now and do things differently.” Well, If I did just that, I wouldn’t be the woman that I am today. But there are so many things that I would put in a letter to me, to correct a few things and cheer me on. So, here goes… Dear Little One, Welcome to the world dear sweet baby girl. It’s April 29, 1961…. 12:22 …
I remember growing up in the ’60s and ’70s. Every one of my friends including myself lived with both of their parents, and their siblings….. were siblings by birth. It’s funny how times change. Circumstances, people and lives….they all change. “Leave it to Beaver” Wally, June, Ward and Beaver Cleaver. In a perfect world. Families would be just like “Ward and June Cleaver“, of “Leave it to Beaver” or maybe even “Lucy and Ricky Ricardo” from “I Love Lucy.” But …
You really can’t appreciate camping, until you’ve gone “Glamour Camping” or better know as….. “Glamping”! I know what you’re thinking. That’s not true camping. Well, you may be right to a degree. Because so many people simply love just “roughing it” out in the “wild blue yonder”…….As for me……not so much! I love the great outdoors. But I need some of my amenities, from my normal day to day living to really enjoy camping. With all due respect to ALL …
If I had to. I could eat Mexican food…….all day…. every day. Living deep in the heart of Texas, one can’t help but indulge in Mexican food time or two…..maybe three or four! Salsa and chips….while it’s a staple in my house and I’m sure for so many others. It’s simply a must-have. I can make a meal alone out of eating only chips and salsa. But when ordering your meal at a restaurant, it’s almost mandatory to add chili …
Memorial Day…..a Day of Remembrance. First of all, you need not confuse Memorial Day with Veterans Day. Because there is a clear difference. Memorial Day is celebrated on the last Monday in May. Memorial Day is to pay tribute to those who died serving in our military. Those who gave the biggest sacrifice of all. Three years after the Civil War ended, on May 5, 1868. The head of the organization of Union Veterans, the Grand Army of the Republic …
Baby Boomer! I was born in 1961, so I am considered a “Baby Boomer.” Technically, a Baby Boomer is the demographic group (1946-1964) following the Silent Era (1925-1945) and preceding Generation X(or Baby Bust) (1965-1979). Being a Baby Boomer at the time I was born, to me was the best time ever! I truly believe that if you took a group of kids from this day and age and just stuck them in the ’70s that they would barely survive! …
You probably don’t even realize it. But there are miracles all around you. They are absolutely everywhere. Sometimes they can be so small, that they are overlooked as a daily miracle. That’s because, when one thinks of a miracle, they only think of this big elaborate thing……the answer to their prayers. The definition of a miracle is…….. that the “word” miracle, is used to describe any beneficial event that is physically impossible or impossible to confirm by nature. The Catholic …
Those three little words……. Words that hold more power than one can ever know. Words that will cut so deeply through to your soul, and will last an eternity. But what does it really mean? Well, there is a multitude of meanings for this word. Love is a deep feeling of affection. It’s a warmth, tenderness, an attachment. Like the feelings that a baby can fill its parents with. An attachment that grows stronger beyond their control. It’s a fondness …
Mother’s Day… it’s a tradition that is celebrated in over 40 countries worldwide. In the United States, Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Its significance is a celebration that honors the mother of the family, motherhood and maternal bonds. It is a time to appreciate mothers and mother figures. Unconditional Love The Meaning of Mother…….in my words There are no classes to take. No books to read, and no courses to learn. Because a mother’s love …
Saint Jude is the patron of hopeless causes and desperate situations, and he was one Jesus’ twelve original Apostles. He is also known by the name Thaddeus, which means sweetness and gentleness of character. He is one of the most invoked saints for intercession in desperate situations. We have all had that time in our lives when we have felt like there was nowhere else to turn. With what sometimes would feel like there was no end in sight, no …
What is Thyroid Disease? Well, its something I live with everyday. It took me years to get my particular thyroid condition, Hashimoto’s Disease under control. Your thyroid produces a thyroid hormone which controls certain aspects is your body. An abnormal thyroid can effect the way your body burns calories, and can cause how fast your heart beats. Thyroid disease can produce either too much or too little of the hormone. An overactive or under-active thyroid can cause multiple symptoms. Weight …
