That’s My Boys!!

It’s Time. It took ’em eleven long years, but it finally happened.  And now…it’s time!  Time for the AL West Division Champions flag to wave over Rangers Ballpark in Arlington. Time for the Texas Rangers to continue their season beyond 162 games.  Time for Rangers fans to take the paper bags off our heads, shake… Continue reading That’s My Boys!!

Remembering

September 23, 1997…the day I buried my father. So I guess it’s fitting, then, that today was our annual “Day of Remembering.”  As usual, we met at Restland for the traditional placing of the flowers and taking of the photos: We tried something new with our joint picture this time…one at the gravesite.  We’ve never… Continue reading Remembering

South Beach Update: Hungering and Thirsting on the Beach

“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.”  Matthew 5:6 One of the most difficult aspects of moving to a South Beach lifestyle has been changing the way I think about food: carbs and fats in particular.  I know the Bible says “man shall not live by bread alone”… Continue reading South Beach Update: Hungering and Thirsting on the Beach

A Day to Remember

September 11.  A day that is forever etched in my consciousness.  A day that brings with it a myriad of emotions.  A day for which I am both humbled in gratitude and somber in reflection.   A day that has provoked strong responses on both ends of the emotional spectrum.  A day I remember with… Continue reading A Day to Remember

South Beach Update: Fried!

Howdy, Folks!  And welcome to the great State Fair of Texas! Okay, so the State Fair doesn’t start for another 3 weeks but that doesn’t mean my taste buds aren’t already a-waterin’ with a hankerin’ for some good ol’ down-home Southern-fried treats.  And the best place to enjoy those artery-cloggin’ deep fried goodies is –… Continue reading South Beach Update: Fried!

Leadership through Service

Many people shy away from the number 13.  It’s unlucky.  Some people are even afraid of it. But there are times when the number 13 just shines.  Take a baker’s dozen, for instance.  Getting an extra donut in your box isn’t such a bad thing, is it? And on this day, the number 13 sparkled… Continue reading Leadership through Service

The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing but the Tooth

The first day of school is always exciting. You get to use your brand-new backpack and lunch box for the very first time. You get to wear your brand-new clothes that Mom has said “no” to every day since you bought them. You get to color with those brand-new crayons that have NEVER BEEN USED. … Continue reading The Tooth, the Whole Tooth, and Nothing but the Tooth