It was the night for the annual Christmas outing for the clan. This year a carriage ride through Highland Park to see the Christmas lights was on the agenda . Be still my heart! Riding in a carriage to see Christmas lights was wonderful. It was so good. The night air was crisp, clear and […]
Did not expect to write about the Dallas Arboretum again for a long long time (Ever-Lovin’s request), but a few of us went to see the Chihuly exhibits at night. The night was crisp and almost cold – perfect for a winter outting. If they would have served hot drinks, it would have been beyond […]
Julie is my friend Mrs. Ralph’s good friend. Julie is young, successful, pretty, funny, and an all around wonderful person. Julie and Mrs. Ralph are on the same page when it comes to decorating. Last year Julie visited the MacKenzie Childs’ store in New York City, and she was inspired. Mind you, her home was […]
Trees I Tthink that I shall never see A poem lovely as a tree. A tree whose hungry mouth is prest Against the sweet earth’s flowing breast; A tree that looks at God all day, And lifts her leafy arms to pray; A tree that may in summer wear A nest of robins in her […]
At the Mercy Street Fundraising Luncheon, two ladies – Janie McKay and Agatha Odamah – spoke to me. They thought I was a photographer. I said, “Not really, I just have a little blog.” “A blog. How perfect. You can put our invitation to the Greater Dallas Prayer Ministry on your blog. We will talk […]
Jill invited friend BB to the Mercy Street Fundraising Luncheon, and friend BB invited the Living Stones, and eight of us traveled to West Dallas to hear what God is doing in the neighborhood. Back story – Jill was a recipient of the scholarship at Texas A & M that honors BB’s daughter Heather. Then […]
Mentioned to a friend that Ever-Lovin’ and I had been to The Mecca. “Oh, I would love to see and eat at the new Mecca,” says she. (Many years ago, this friend had a connection with the owners of the Mecca, and during those days, she and her husband often dined at The Mecca.) Well… […]
The Dallas Arboretum – beautiful plants and flowers – Chihuly glass adorning the gardens (until November 5) – and then if you thought it couldn’t get any better – they add 50,000 pumpkins. Yes, 50,000! (The farmers around Floydada, Texas must be rich and happy.) Sweet Mother of Pearl! Words escape me to describe fall […]
You probably heard. The news was on the TV, on the radio, and in the Dallas Morning News. The Mecca moved. For 44 years The Mecca was a destination restaurant on Harry Hines in Dallas. It has moved to Lakewood at the corner of Skillman and Live Oak. This is a big deal. […]
“Welcome to the State Fair of Texas.” Big Tex is sixty years old this year. Still looks pretty good. in those Dickies. “While photographing food stalls at the State Fair of Texas, one of the vendors said, “Aren’t you going to take my picture?” “Sure,” says I. She was so cute! She was happy, friendly, […]
