Category: Texas
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Christmas Wrapped in Strange Sunny Paper
Thanksgiving week, we moved from NY to TX. With the family traveling down to spend the holidays, I had to make some-things appear normal amidst my inner upset and chaos.
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10 at the End – December
One day, you’re 17 and you’re planning for someday. And then quietly, without you ever really noticing, someday is today. And then someday is yesterday. And this is your life. Krista Ritchie Here we are on December 31st, and I’m trying hard to take a moment. To be present at…
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Travel Tales and Blogging Break
Less than two weeks ago, we made the trek from New York to Texas and it was a white-knuckle experience for me. I didn’t encounter anything unique from what you likely have: endless construction, maniacs who shouldn’t have car keys, massive semi trucks, torrential rain. I hate all of it…
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A New York State of Mind to Lone Star Living
Ten years ago, a colleague walked into the faculty room announcing…
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The Book Shoppe and Coffee Café – Frisco, Texas
An unexpected, delicious find just outside Dallas. This is not a Starbucks environment, but a warm, cozy and quiet shoppe, encouraging you to slow down and relax. Check out the photos!
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10 At The End – May
“In May, witness nature’s resilience as it dares to blossom.” Emily Dickinson Gratitude and enjoyment this month…the highlight reel… 2. During a recent walk, I watched a little girl somersault all the way down a hill while her brother played soccer on an adjacent field. That’s good fun right there!…
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Cedar Park, Texas
During a recent visit to Texas, I discovered a lovely walking path near my hotel. Here are a few sights captured along my walk, followed by the Cedar Park Sculpture Garden…
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Memorial Day
Since I’m a lifelong New Yorker living nowhere near a military base, it’s rare that I bump into active duty soldiers in uniform.
Tales from a Mid-Lifer 