Stories, good finds and other matters of importance
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Finish-It February
Read the story: Finish-It FebruaryI’ve officially declared this month “Finish-It February.” Like most people, or at least those of us with ADHD, I have approximately fifty unfinished projects going at any given time. That’s normal, right?! I’ve lived this way for 30-plus years of…
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Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly!
Read the story: Happy 80th Birthday, Dolly!I started Texas Master Gardener training this week, which is an ALL. DAY. commitment every Thursday for 12 weeks. The first class was several hours of talking about plant sex. Stamens. Pistils. Pollination. I giggled like a seventh grader. When…
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Five Trees & A Lot of Grace
Read the story: Five Trees & A Lot of GraceMerry Christmas! And also, sorry I for going completely dark for the last month. Between Todd being out of town on an extended work trip, us leaving town for Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving being so late this year and then hopping a…
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Dolly Sent Me A Warning
Read the story: Dolly Sent Me A WarningLast weekend was Black Tie Dinner, the big LGBTQ fundraiser here in Dallas. It still amazes me that it started about 45 years ago as a small dinner among local leaders who wanted to support the groups that keep our…
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Let’s Make Mamoo’s Mashed Potatoes
Read the story: Let’s Make Mamoo’s Mashed PotatoesEvery holiday, my grandma, who we call called Mamoo, made these garlic mashed potatoes. And now I make them for all family gatherings. They’re creamy, slightly garlicky and just plain perfect. This mashed potato recipe is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas…
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From Wichita Falls to Christmas Balls
Read the story: From Wichita Falls to Christmas BallsMy niece Logan got married this weekend on a ranch near Wichita Falls, Texas, and it was the sweetest ceremony straight from every country girl’s Pinterest board. Think cowboy boots, string lights and a light breeze off the lake. The…