And Speaking of Texas Aggie Traditions…
When the Aggies lose a football game, another way the 12th Man supports the team is hanging around for a yell practice, since apparently we didn’t yell enough during the game. The Yell Leaders choose appropriate yells, lead the singing of “Spirit” instead of the “War...
The Real 12th Man Wears Maroon and White
Now that Johnny Football and his 12th Man have ended their college football season, and done quite well, thank you very much, the Super Bowl-bound Seattle Seahawks and their version of the 12th Man are getting lots of air time. My son, who was raised amid Aggie...
A New Golden Rule for the Internet Age
I’m sure I’m showing my age, but social media has done a number on social graces. Remember the old adage, “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything". What about the Golden Rule: "Do undo others as you would have then do undo you." Well, Twitter took care of...
The Magazine Wars
You may remember my frustration over Vogue magazine and the lack of relevancy to my life (“My Love-Hate Relationship With Vogue Magazine,” September 12, 2013). Well, the plot thickens! Not long after that blog, a September issue of Cosmopolitan appears in the mail....
Happy New Year!
I finally get computer capabilities back, and I’m still late posting on the blog. Football was the problem this time. I was so wound up watching Johnny Football and the Aggies come from behind to win the Chick Fil-A Bowl that I just didn’t get it done. In case you...
Computers Are Wonderful-When They Work
If you are a regular reader, you may have noticed a gap in posts, starting after Thanksgiving. That was when my little computer gave up the ghost and just died on me. Amazing how much we take things for granted, isn’t it? The timing couldn’t have been worse; not only...
Thanksgiving for Three; Black Friday for Non-Bargain Hunters
Everyone had something to be thankful for this year: Erin was thankful her parents made the drive from Sedona to share the holiday with them in Kyle; Caroline and Neil were thankful for a safe trip to and from the Texas Tech-Texas football game in Austin; we were...
Snow Days
A blue norther, now days called a cold front, hit last Thursday, November 21st, bringing light sleet. Friday was really cold, Saturday and especially Sunday night brought anywhere from eight to twelve inches or more of snow. As you may remember, I grew up on the Gulf...
Pecan Groves, Ditches, and Construction Workers
My dear husband has embarked on a new project, a pecan grove. It has been an item on his bucket list for a long time, but something that always lost out to priorities like making a living, raising kids, sending them to college, paying bills, taking care of business,...
Mari Update-Rehab is Over!
After three months of pretty much round-the-clock supervision, timed walks on the leash, a ban on jumping, playing, running, maintaining a weight loss, and X-rays for one last look, Dr. Saunders said Mari is good to go, she now owns the TPLO surgery (“Mari Goes...
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