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Okra In Your Bloody Mary?

Okra In Your Bloody Mary?

Hurricanes blow all sorts of stuff into East Texas from Louisiana...Katrina brought us a Muscovy duck, a guinea…

Deep South Coffee House in Teaselville

Deep South Coffee House in Teaselville

For some years I have traveled FM 344 between US 69 in Bullard and Hwy 155. At the…

African, Not Violet, But Beautiful

African, Not Violet, But Beautiful

When I was thirteen, I had a huge crush on a classmate, Sallie Baker. So I was excited…

When Less is More

When Less is More

I once visited a Japanese friend's "home" in Tokyo just off the Ginza Strip. It was extremely small,…

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

2011 has been an unusually dramatic year in East Texas. It began with not one, but two snowfalls.…

The Romantic Heart of Germany

The Romantic Heart of Germany

Although Italy and France are often thought of as the romantic heart of Europe, there are two cities…

Unique Retreat: Casa Walker

Unique Retreat: Casa Walker

A second home where children can play and guests can relax...what an assignment for interior designer Sandra Espinet.…

30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

30 Things to Stop Doing to Yourself

My old friend Jack Seeley posted this link and it reminded me of all the things I've had…

Swapping Cookies for the Holidays

Swapping Cookies for the Holidays

So now we come to that time of year when good fellowship is associated with good eating; this…

Social Skills: Confident Conversation

Social Skills: Confident Conversation

A big part of the joy we experience in our business is meeting and visiting with people...all kinds…