The Boot Centerpieces Kicked You Know What

August 7, 2010

Do y’all remember that I was gathering stinky old cowboy boots to use as centerpieces for our son’s wedding rehearsal dinner? With the painting that I did, and the decorations I added, they came out pretty well ,,, especially with some California wild flowers popped inside of them. They were definitely worth the effort. Today [...]

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Enter To Win $100 Visa Card With Just A Comment

June 7, 2010

What I won’t do to get y’all to talk to me. Now, I’ve got a good reason for you: I get to give one of you a Visa gift card worth $100! Yes, I do … and it’s courtesy of Crystal Light. All you have to do to enter the drawing is leave a comment. [...]

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Ann Armstrong Is A “Steam-Powered Nightingale”

May 15, 2010

Dallas is the home to many fine musicians, but none steal my heart away in the manner of Ann Armstrong and her husband, Steve Hughes. I’ve known these fine folks for more than two decades, and they never fail to bring me to my feet in joyous appreciation when I attend a concert. Their music [...]

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Anniversary Waltz

April 19, 2010

Oh, there won’t be any dancing, because I was born with two left feet. However, seven years ago today I married the man of my dreams. Mr. Tucker is a man who enjoys greeting cards. He thrills at receiving them and agonizes over choosing them for others. Those cards always have to contain the perfect [...]

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Ménage à trois no more

September 11, 2009

In July, I told you with delight about a trio of birds who convene on my back porch. A pair of cardinals, and their sparrow friend have been my constant visitors at the bird feeder. The male cardinal seemed so tender and sweet to the females. He actually fed both of them. What a treat [...]

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Old People Can Party, Too

March 2, 2007

I was looking at my pitchers (that is not a misspelling, it is the correct Texas way to write the word “pictures”). I realized I had not updated about our visit to the grand opening party at The Vintage Factory last Saturday night. The teenagers did grace us with their presence. That was a comfort, [...]

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