Eastside, Richardson – A refreshing blend of upscale shopping, dining, office space, and luxury apartment homes, Eastside, Richardson provides a vibrant focal point for the surrounding area.(Eastside, Richardson website) Many times when Eastside,Richardson comes up in conversation, people do not know about this area. For years we longed for more restaurants in Richardson, and on the eastside […]
Many moons ago Ever-Lovin’ mentioned he liked lions. You have to realize – Ever-Lovin’ seldom if ever says he likes something, and when he does, I go out of my way to try to please him. Thus, I began collecting lions to give him – and we do have our fair share of lions. For […]
One of the biggest restaurant events of 2014 is the fact that Pecan Lodge – the people who smoke some of the best brisket in the world – has moved from Shed 2 of the Dallas Farmers Market to Deep Ellum. People all around Dallas have stood around the water cooler cussing and discussing the merits of this […]
Hot Rod and Pretty Baby came over to swim. Hot Rod had been in the pool this spring, but for Pretty Baby this was her first swim – it was her FIRST swim. Pretty Baby had never been in a swimming pool. She had a new swimsuit for the occasion. With these bejeweled spectacles, she […]
Travel Preston Road past Plano, Allen, McKinney, Frisco and Prosper, and you will come to the little town of Celina. Oh, urban sprawl has reached this far, and my fantastic nephew Garrett recently moved his sweet family to this charming little town. (I predict it won’t be little much longer.) After our journey to Waxahachie, Super Sister […]
Introducing the newest member of our family – Goose. Number Two Son and his family rescued Goose from a local shelter. Goose is a three year old black lab with a winning smile. He is completely jet black except for the small white patch surrounding his mouth. Goose is also a three-legged canine. We have […]
On our day trip to Waxahachie, Super Sister and I ate at The Dove’s Nest – an excellent restaurant located downtown Waxahachie on the square. We succumbed and ordered the Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie for dessert. Sweet Mother of Pearl. It was full of chocolate, pecans and had a subtle hint of bourbon. Yummy! Marsha […]
A favorite day trip from Dallas is the town of Waxahachie. In less than an hour, you can step back in time and enjoy a quaint town full of grand Victorian homes, charming cottages and antique shops. Super Sister came to town, and our goal for the weekend was to visit Waxahachie, Texas for the […]
Coconut lovers unite! Have you heard about the Blue Bell Dipped Fruit Bars – specifically the coconut fruit bars? If not, let me share. Sweet Mother of Pearl – These coconut fruit and dairy bars that are dipped in dark chocolate flavored coating are beyond wonderful. Good friend Mrs. Ralph raved about these bars from the […]
“Come look,” called Ever-Lovin’. “There’s a cottontail in our yard.” Sure enough. There sat Little Rabbit eyeing the white zinnias. It appears that Little Rabbit delicacy of choice is the white zinnias, but the yellow zinnias are left alone. I feel a little like Mr. McGregor in the Beatrix Potter tales of Peter Rabbit. Never fear. We have […]
