A couple of weeks ago I found myself bogged down in a quagmire of apathy and indifference. I was hoping a trip out of town would spur me to break free of the feelings of loathing and procrastination I was having. It was something that started about a month ago. I started getting behind in…
Following the cold, gray, bleak days of winter, we all look forward to the long summer days of endless sunshine that invite us to get outside, seek adventure, play in the water, and drive with the top down. Beautiful flowers and luscious green grass are irresistible and the epitome of vibrant energy for so many…
It’s not very often that I find myself struggling to get things done. Few things come close to the satisfaction I feel with accomplishing things and crossing them off my list. That’s who I am–a list maker so I can be as productive as possible. I always have multiple projects that I am working on.…
Texas weather is known to be unpredictable. Spring, winter, and fall can have some unseasonable temperatures. Forecasts can change from hour to hour. But what has always been said about summer—it’s hot and humid, and doesn’t rain. Once June arrives, you can forget about rain until September (unless a hurricane makes landfall on the Texas…
Last week was really nice. I took some time off of work to celebrate my wedding anniversary. The week before our anniversary flew by, then we took Friday and Monday off work to make a long weekend. We tried to work hard the week before our anniversary so that we could truly relax and enjoy…
It’s really hard to complain about the weather this year. Winter was mild and spring couldn’t wait to start. The trees bloomed early, the grass turned green, and everything came up in the garden in March. We definitely didn’t get the rain we expected so I am glad that I had my sprinkler systems in…
Who doesn’t want to enjoy summer? The bountiful sunshine of days that seem endless, and nights that are perfect for relaxing with friends and family outside make summertime one of the busiest seasons of the year. The demands of our job, projects at home, and rushing around to kids’ school and sports activities can leave…
I have so much to say, I don’t even know where to begin. In my last post, I told you that my husband and I were going camping at a state park nearby. Despite the weather forecast for storms, we did indeed go camping. We stayed in a screened-in shelter that was right on the…