Category Archives: Living

Golfing with the Girls

Posted on May 30, 2013 by veranda

I learned how to play golf almost 40 years ago. My brother and dad played and tried to teach me. I guess I picked it up some. When I got married I thought it would be great for my husband … Continue reading →

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Decorating with Collections

Posted on March 7, 2013 by veranda

Decorating with Collections Over 30 years ago, I started collecting menus from different restaurants we went to when we traveled.  I just put them in a box and didn’t pay much attention to them until about 6 months ago.  We … Continue reading →

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Family Reunions

Posted on October 31, 2012 by veranda

Family Reunions I don’t remember going to many family reunions growing up.  We lived in Texas and my grandparents and the rest of the family lived in Mississippi.  We took trips to visit about twice a year and saw as … Continue reading →

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Sedona, AZ

Posted on October 14, 2012 by veranda

I’m baaaack!  I know, I’ve been missing in action for too long.  I let my day job get in the way of my fun!  Well that’s all going to change! Sedona, AZ For today, let me tell you about our … Continue reading →

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The 2012 Summer Olympics in London

Posted on July 20, 2012 by veranda

The 2012 Summer Olympics in London Well the Summer Olympics are almost here!  I’m so excited.  We have a close friend who will be competing in the men’s gymnastics.  We have known Jonathan Horton since he was about 10 years … Continue reading →

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Easter on the Veranda

Posted on April 7, 2012 by veranda

With the weather in Houston this Easter, we’re going to enjoy our Easter lunch outside on the Veranda.  It’s not supposed to rain and the temperature is going to be in the low 80’s.  We’ll be sitting out on the … Continue reading →

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Who’s Job is it to do the Laundry, the Cleaning, the Trash?

Posted on March 6, 2012 by veranda

Well I guess you think I’m going to complain about always having to do chores.  If that’s the case, you’d be wrong.  I’m lucky.  Around my house, my husband and I both do the chores. Laundry I usually sort the … Continue reading →

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Dinner Parties on a Budget

Posted on February 15, 2012 by veranda

About 14 years ago my sister-n-law remarried and with a new husband, she gained a group of friends that had dinner parties every month.  My new brother-n-law also gained the two of us.  So when we put the old friends … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Vacation

Posted on February 9, 2012 by veranda

Well, the week before vacation is always hell week for me.  I am trying to get everything completed and notes written for my back up at work.  Then at home, it’s trying to remember everything to pack.  We’re taking a … Continue reading →

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Mid Week Dinner with Friends

Posted on January 24, 2012 by veranda

Well it’s hump day, Wednesday, and that means going out to eat with friends.  It’s an open invitation but there are at least 4 of us.  There are a couple of local restaurants that we like to frequent.  One is … Continue reading →

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