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!!
Month: September 2010
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
Who Built the Ark?
I know the song says Brother Noah did, but after the past two days of hard rain we’ve had, I’m tempted to. When we moved to Dallas from Miami, there were certain things I was excited to leave behind. For example, I was glad to leave behind the days of super-high humidity and move to… Continue reading Who Built the Ark?
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!
More than a Carpenter
It’s Labor Day weekend, which means an extra day to enjoy family time together. So what do you do when you’re unemployed and can’t afford a weekend getaway? You find FREE fun around town! We took advantage of the FREE Home Depot Kids’ Club this Saturday. The kids have done these before, but it has… Continue reading More than a Carpenter