Six Floors Up

While living in Hungary, when I told people I was from Dallas they immediately thought of two things, the beloved TV series and the place where President John F. Kennedy was assassinated. Although I’ve been to Southfork Ranch a couple … Continued

A Night Unlike Any Other – a Christmas poem by me

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While watching Christmas movies and listening to Christmas music, I had a desire to write a Christmas poem. It may not be the same caliber of Isaiah’s writings sung in Handel’s Messiah, but these are some of the thoughts and … Continued

Following yonder star and revisiting Bethlehem

On a small city block in a small Texas town, winds a sidewalk through a walled yard with crude replicas of buildings, markets and sights of a small village near Jerusalem from 2,000 years ago. This is the home to … Continued

If you haven’t got a ha’penny then God bless you!

Christmas is a time of giving and a time of compassion. Hundreds if not thousands of organizations exists solely to provide a Christmas present or experience for children who may not get it otherwise. Love for Kids is one of … Continued

Choir of Angels

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When you hear them sing you may think of the chorus of heavenly hosts that sang to the shepherds over the plains of Judea. At times, if you close your eyes as they sing, you can be transported back to … Continued

30+ Things I am Thankful for

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I am thankful for family and friends. I am thankful for a place to lay my head, a roof over my head and something delicious to put in my head. I am thankful for my ancestors, forefathers and national protectors. … Continued

One of My Happy Places

We all have a place that we love going. We could go there any time and be happy. This place provides us with simple happiness, a place where we can think and ponder on life and the world around us. … Continued

The Herd!

Last week I also participated in a training program to be a Certified Tourism Ambassador or CTA. The class was held in Fort Worth, TX at the historic Stockyards in the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. I have wanted to … Continued

Have a 20-minute Adventure

Taking a few minutes to walk around a place you have never been, especially if you find yourself in the area, can be a great everyday adventure. Last week, I attended a luncheon in downtown Dallas all about social media … Continued

Re-experiencing the Past

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Many of us have specific events or maybe activities we participated in as children that defined or shaped who we are and set the foundation for what we would do in our lives. However, many of us don’t have the … Continued

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