Thanking my Lucky Stars at Christmastide

Christmas is one of my favorite times of year. Not just because of the campy holiday songs, cooler temperatures, classic movies, gathering with friends, or the presents (let’s

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Holiday Leftovers Eggs

Holiday Leftover Eggs Thanksgiving has come and almost gone here in the United States. We, like many people, have been spending a bit of time in the kitchen

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Giro d’Italia Day One in Lake Viverone

We met with our BikeStyle Tours group at the Milan Malpensa airport and loaded up the bus to begin our transfer to Lake Viverone, our home for the

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It’s Time to Make a Splash

Day 260, September 17, 2013: Cleared to add some laps to the mix…progress! Cleared to add some laps to the mix…progress!! Hurrah! At least I think, hurrah! No,

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Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas

Sweet Potato and Black Bean Enchiladas made with Hatch Chile sauce. Can we say SPICY (and delicious)?!?! Ah… August! It’s Hatch Chile Pepper time! And it’s the perfect

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A Little Touch of Luxury

I’m not going to lie. One aspect of our trip to follow the Tour de France that I’ve been looking forward to is that we are traveling Business

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Signs You’re Not in Texas Any More!

I truly love international travel. I so enjoy seeing how people from other places do the same things we do every day. And as a technical writer/communicator, I

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Photo of the Day: The Bees’ Knees

Our second hive arrived! I was tickled that I got to introduce them to their new home!   After literally dumping them in their new box, there are

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Homemade Pasta with Littleneck Clams – YUM!

Louellen's favorite veteran, her Daddy! Over the Memorial Day weekend, I received a visit from my favorite veteran: my father. The visit was a treat, indeed. I had

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Burn the Floor is Smokin’ Hot!

Duane and I did something new this year. We purchased seasons tickets for the Dallas Summer Musical series. I’ll admit, the first show, Burn the Floor, was the

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