• Travel

    Key West in Winter (Part 1)

    A few years ago, hubby’s consulting job drew us to Key Largo in January.  We rented a car one afternoon and drove 2 hours on the 7-mile bridge to Key West.  The most memorable part of that day was the incredible sunset we watched from Mallory Square. This time, we flew into…

  • About Me

    The Birthday Journal

    Years ago, I witnessed a “formal” interview between my 4-year-old nephew and his father on that child’s birthday. It went a little like this: My brother-in-law: “What’s your favorite color?” My nephew: “Ummmm. Bwue.” BIL: “What’s your favorite food?” Nephew (shouting): “ICE CREAM!!!!” My BIL asked many additional questions of…

  • Travel

    Scruffy Little Knoxville

    This post should have been published in November. WordPress failed me on this one and two others! Anyway, about a week after our trip to Savannah, we traveled to Knoxville, Tennessee, on a Friday afternoon.  Neither Hubby nor I had been there before, but there was one more conference to attend…

  • Hobbies

    Oyster Shell Ornaments

    Every year, Hubby’s family on his mother’s side hosts a Christmas get-together for the eight siblings and their offspring.  This year, our branch of the family is in charge, and we’re gathering at the Aquarium restaurant in Kemah, Texas, for a buffet and fellowship. In the spirit of the occasion, I…