Stories, good finds and other matters of importance
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I’m Wearing Pink All Month For Breast Cancer Awareness
Read the story: I’m Wearing Pink All Month For Breast Cancer AwarenessI’ve been invited to be part of the American Cancer Society’s national “Real Men Wear Pink” campaign to raise awareness and funds for ACS’s work to prevent, treat and beat breast cancer. In addition to raising money (please donate!) to…
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Hitting the Road to Houston
Read the story: Hitting the Road to HoustonPeople in Dallas often joke that there’s a long-standing rule that if you live in Dallas, you’re required to hate Houston…and I’m told the feeling is mutual. Having been to Houston only a few times in my adult life, usually…
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The Library Is Open: The 8 Books That Turned Me Into A Reader
Read the story: The Library Is Open: The 8 Books That Turned Me Into A ReaderLast summer, I made a mid-year resolution to myself that I was going to start reading again…or for the first time. I’ve never been much of a reader. A few novels here and there over the course of a decade,…
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Two Queens, A Prince & A Princess
Read the story: Two Queens, A Prince & A PrincessIf you’d have told me that I’d enjoy an afternoon at Medieval Times, I’d have told you that you were tacky and I hated you. I’ve lived in Dallas for nearly 25 years, a large majority of those passing the…
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Cooking With Kerrie: Blackberry Cobler
Read the story: Cooking With Kerrie: Blackberry CoblerOn our latest Facebook Live episode, I’m making a Memorial Day dessert with my BFF Kerrie…and the kids “helped.” BLACKBERRY COBBLER (Adapted from The Pioneer Woman) INGREDIENTS 1 stick Butter 1-1/4 cup Sugar 1 cup Self-Rising Flour 1 cup Milk 1…
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The Kids Are Away
Read the story: The Kids Are AwayThe kids are gone for two weeks – and Todd’s still at work – so I’m drinking and cooking Blue Apron…and just rambling about whatever mess enters my mind. Also, gushing about The Underground Railroad, Oprah’s newest Book Club pick.