April 2009

My Muse Assures Me That Grief Is Good

April 30, 2009

[Editor's note: If you have been here before, you might know that my Muse is just ONE of the voices that talk regularly in my head. This isn't our first conversation. The Muse is a bit childish. She loves to play dress up, go out and play or shop, eat chocolate, guzzle triple-shot mochas, and [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

A Ditty For Idiot Drivers

April 29, 2009

We were trying to mitigate our road rage last weekend, as we continuously encountered really stupid drivers. Texas does not have a monopoly on dumb drivers, but because there are a lot of people in the state, it seems like we have more than our fair share. So, my husband and I wrote a little [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Waterboards

April 28, 2009

As more information comes to light about the heinous waterboard torture used on suspected terrorists, it is obvious to me that it is time women were running this country. We would never need to resort to any form of torture that violates the Geneva Convention. Women are much more creative. Witness the epilator. Yes, the [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Another Requiem, Too Soon.

April 27, 2009

In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.~ Abraham Lincoln My brother has that quotation framed on the wall of his dining room. I wanted to smash it to bits today as it mocked the friends and family who gathered to mourn the loss of [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Peggy Sue BBQ in Dallas

April 25, 2009

Peggy Sue has a nice rack. Of RIBS — what were you thinking? I didn’t even see “Peggy Sue.” We decided to chow down on some barbecue last weekend, and Peggy Sue BBQ was highly recommended, after all The Dallas Observer listed them as The Best Barbecue in 2008. It sounded promising, so I got [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Holy Cow-I Love It! Only The Good Friday.

April 24, 2009

As I’ve been attempting to “go green,” my biggest difficulty has been giving up my cleaning products. I have assembled an arsenal of chemicals for cleaning over the years that would rival the shoe collection of Imelda Marcos. All of those bottles lining my shelf are filled with toxic chemicals that are harmful to the [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Perfectly Good Guitars

April 22, 2009

Last weekend was the Dallas International Guitar Festival, and that is how we celebrated our anniversary. Mr. Tucker is crazy about guitars and guitar shows, and I like them well enough. I made him take me out to eat to compensate me for my time. I also held his wallet, so he didn’t buy another [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Doubled Mint

April 21, 2009

My Mamaw had a lush bed of spearmint planted outside of her kitchen door. If company were coming to visit, she grabbed her broom and went outside to “beat” the mint. Bruising the plants caused their scent to fill the air, and it drifted into the open windows to make the entire house smell like [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Strap It On

April 20, 2009

A trip to the Dallas International Guitar Festival was in order this weekend. The first thing that caught my eye were the colorful vintage guitar straps. Who could resist being drawn to examine beautiful patterns like the one above (offered by a Chicago company called “Souldier”? Not me! I was fascinated that they recycled vintage [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Heritage Inn Bed and Breakfast, Denton. My Neck Of The Woods.

April 18, 2009

Not far from the Courthouse Square in Denton, Texas there is a quaint Bed and Breakfast Inn. Actually, it consists of three historic homes, side by side and surrounded by gardens, on Locust Street. The Heritage Inn is a delightful retreat — an alternative to the generic hotels you find along the highways. If Denton [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Being Good To The Earth. Only The Good Friday.

April 17, 2009

Was it thirty eight years ago already? Yes, it was! In fact, this year makes thirty-nine. On April 22, 1970, the modern environmental movement was born as the very first “Earth Day” was celebrated. The goal was a healthy and sustainable environment; and approximately 20 million Americans became involved. Are you ready to celebrate Earth [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Sometimes Life is Like a 404 Error Page

April 16, 2009

You know what a “404 error page” is don’t you? When you read those words on your computer screen, it means that the URL (link) that you just followed took you to nowhere. You didn’t get where you intended to go. You have to backtrack and head in a different direction, because you didn’t find [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Another Argument With My Muse

April 14, 2009

“You woke me up at 2:30 this morning, Muse! What do you think you are doing?” “I wanted to write a haiku.” “Ridiculous! I need my beauty rest.” “It doesn’t matter how long you sleep — it’s not going to help you.” “Don’t get funny.” “But, you always tell me you want me to be [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

What To Do About Blog Comments

April 13, 2009

By serendipity, I have found two posts today talking about how to deal with blog comments. It’s one of those blogging dilemmas to which I have not found the correct answer. Rebecca at Just One More Page has a meme called “Musing Mondays.” Her questions for today were: How do you respond to the comments [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

More Gifts For Kids With Cancer. The Good Medicine Project.

April 13, 2009

We have 78 out of the 140 medicine bags needed to supply the children at Camp Sanguinity Summer Camp with gifts. The camp is in the first week of July (two and a half months away). Thank you Molly N. in Seffner, Florida And thanks to Marilyn B. in Winter Park, Florida Volunteers for Good [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Royer’s Cafe in Round Top, Texas. My Neck of the Woods.

April 11, 2009

We were cruising around in South Texas a few years back, when we found ourselves in the little town of Round Top. I told you that my neck of the woods covered all of Texas, didn’t I? Well, we were exploring and had gotten hungry, but couldn’t find a Dairy Queen on those back roads. [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

A Darned Good Feed Store. Only the Good Friday.

April 10, 2009

It’s really Good Friday, and not just because I say so! Easter weekend is here at last. For gardeners in Texas, that means we can finally feel comfortable about putting out our plants. Usually, there isn’t another freeze. Getting to plant means that I get to take a trip to my local feed store, which [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Resurrected Rye

April 9, 2009

My name is Shelly, and I am a grateful, recovering Culinary Snob. The squirrel isn’t too happy about my recovery, though. That’s because it means that he isn’t going to get that hunk of rye bread that got “burned” in the freezer! “Culinary snob … what in thunder?” you ask. Well, ordinarily I would chunk [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

Ocean of Bluebonnets

April 8, 2009

This tiny patch of wildflowers was an island in an ocean of bluebonnets We snapped these pictures (and many more) last weekend just south of Navasota, Texas on Highway 6. We were heading south, and these were in a field on the right. The field is hidden behind the treeline, but if you catch a [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

To Err Is Human, To Share Is Divine

April 7, 2009

To be absolutely honest, I blatantly stole that title quote. It’s a line in a book by Margaret Mason called No One Cares What You Had for Lunch: 100 Ideas for Your Blog. It’s worth the read whether you are a beginning blogger or have been blogging for years (because we all get stumped for [...]

Did that whet your appetite for more? →

← Previous Entries

The Authenticity Pledge