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Texas Invention: Dr Pepper
Of all the museums I’ve walked through over the years, the Dr. Pepper Museum required the least amount of time to visit. The museum is one of the smaller adventures I’ve had in the otherwise massive state, where everything tends to be LARGE. That said, the Waco, Texas Dr. Pepper…
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Magnolia: Waco, Texas
Texas Tuesdays continue… The mega empire known as Magnolia began with the remarkably successful HGTV show Fixer Upper. Though I only watched a handful of episodes over the years, I took more interest once I visited Waco. My daughter only lived in Waco for a few months after college, but…
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Peak District in Autumn (Derbyshire)
The jet lag has passed and it’s back to the normal routine today. This is the final post from England. These are additional photos from the long walks we took, mostly on or around the grounds near The Chatsworth House. If interested, for more about the Peak District click HERE.…
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The Chatsworth House, Derbyshire Dales
The Chatsworth House, located in Derbyshire was a true highlight of our time in England. The acres of gardens along with the 1000+ park acres are simply stunning. Being there during autumn made it extra special, as my youngest and I both celebrated our birthdays “across the pond”. The home…
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Big Ben and Buckingham Palace, London
Continuing the London tour on this (wordy) Wordless Wednesday, my daughters and I did the “touristy” things, including Big Ben and Buckingham Palace. Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, which is located in the Elizabeth Tower at the end of the…
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London by Sky and Water
My daughters and I just returned from a memorable trip in England. I’ll share some of our sights with you throughout this week🇬🇧. Apparently, London in October is rarely dry and definitely not sunny. We only had one day of constant rain and the remainder of our time, we enjoyed…
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Forest Through the Trees
Staring at these trees on a recent walk, the common phrase, “can’t see the forest through the trees” came to mind. Some people say the phrase this way: “can’t see the forest for the trees”. Either way, I wondered how the expression came to be. USdictionary.com gives origin credit to…
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Texas Tuesdays: Tacos and BBQ Reign in Central Texas
While my family all enjoy tacos – whatever version those might be up here in the northeast – I honestly don’t like them. They eat enchiladas, burritos and versions of tacos, while I push around some rice bowl thing I’ve ordered. Enter Velvet Taco whenever I’m in Texas. Apparently, this…
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Moving: The Finale
Wrapping up the moving tales today…Here are a few clips from the first days adjusting. Day 1 As we pulled the UHaul into the new temporary apartment complex, I watched mamas take first day of school pics of their little ones. These fresh faces are our new neighbors. Boxes piled…
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Hurricane Helene
May our loving Father bless all the residents in North Carolina, Florida and Georgia who have been affected by the hurricane. The statistical data collected so far is heartbreaking: The photos out of NC we’re especially devastating with many people on the mountains just as affected as those flooded in…
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Texas Tuesdays Continue… The State Capitol
Upon exiting the aircraft, this New Yorker expected to see cowboy hats and boots throughout the Austin, TX terminal. Emerging from the airconditioned airport, I also prepared for full-on melting in the hot, Texas sun. It was my first of many trips to Texas beginning in August, 2021. Turns out,…
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Tales from a Mid-Lifer 