The Bean Trees

I’ve recently fallen in love with Barbara Kingsolver. Our book club is reading The Lacuna for September so I grabbed a few of her other books.

I really connected with this book and its characters. It was a great introduction to this author. It’s a quick read and well worth the time. And the three year old . . . → Read More: The Bean Trees

Windmills version 2.000

Most can agree the interesting thing about Texas is it’s vast contrasts. From lush hills to the coast to the desert plains – from sea to shining sea, when did I swallow Garrison Keeler and his banjo?

Anyway, this weekend I agreed to ride along with the adopted family to visit my mom . . . → Read More: Windmills version 2.000

Cheap er Economical Decorating

I love making a space my own, whether it’s house sitting or staying in a hotel or visiting my mothers. Adding little decorating touches can really make a room feel like home. Here are some affordable and easy decorating items that I love.

I love plants – and succulents are easy to take care of – look . . . → Read More: Cheap er Economical Decorating

A Failed Attempt at Flirting

I have found in my lifetime that quite a few guys just don’t get my sense of humor. I don’t know why, maybe they aren’t used to women having a sense of humor – but usually it boils down to their lack of humor…or maybe I’m only funny to the other voices in my head. This . . . → Read More: A Failed Attempt at Flirting