Western Wear at Rodeo Time…

Western Wear at Rodeo Time…

Howdy from Texas!  It is once again time for one of the most successful rodeos in the whole country, The San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo! As I have written before, I have been raised from birth attending rodeos and it is a comfortable arena for me!  So much heritage from this state I love!! We…

Playing Stylist!!

Playing Stylist!!

Happy Sunday morning, everyone!  Rain is falling as I write and is so welcome here!  My daughter needed an inexpensive fix for a special event recently with her husband! So, of course, I wanted to help.  I found this Michael Kors dress at one of my favorite resale shops GARMENT EXCHANGE!  Owner, Marilyn Caskey, helped me…

What Would You Do?

What Would You Do?

LOVE At First Sight….that’s what I immediately felt when I saw these shoes in GARMENT EXCHANGE, my favorite consignment shop, this summer. But, I have struggled since then with styling.  I think they would go best with leggings and a flowy tunic….but I cannot wear that to work.  Here is what I did…but honestly, these…

GIVING TO THOSE WHO GIVE SO MUCH FOR US

GIVING TO THOSE WHO GIVE SO MUCH FOR US

I never think people come into my life by accident.  I happen to believe that I am in this world for a reason, and think it is actually fun to see what happens when we just make ourselves “available.” So, I was not really surprised when a young woman approached me after I moderated a…

On the 12 Days of Vacation…My Girlfriend Said to Me…

On the 12 Days of Vacation…My Girlfriend Said to Me…

Let’s go to lunch!  Of course, I said YES! “Age appears to be best in four things; old wood best to burn, old wine to drink, old friends to trust, and old authors to read.”  -Francis Bacon From reading this blog, my old high school friend, Kay, knew that I was available for lunch this…

Vitality: The Essence of Your Soul

Vitality: The Essence of Your Soul

Happy Saturday, all!  Hope everyone survived Friday the 13th!  Unfortunately, I have to work at school all day today as next year’s students come to sign up for fall classes….so if you are doing something phenomenally fun today, let us live through you and tell us about it! I did spend a little time yesterday…

Not Easy Being Green!

Not Easy Being Green!

Travelers Jacket: Goodwill Foxcroft Collection Blouse Lee Black Denim: Kohls William Shakespeare must have hated the color green. After all, he is the one who coined phrases like “green with envy,” and “green eyed monster.” Though I really love Shakespeare’s works, I have to disagree with his connotations of “green.” It is one of my…

Denim Shirts and Cowgirl Hats: Let’s Rodeo!

Denim Shirts and Cowgirl Hats: Let’s Rodeo!

Monday marks the beginning of the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo, voted seven years in a row the top indoor large rodeo by the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association. Also, over the years the Rodeo has provided over 113 million scholarships for local youth. Black Jacket: Old Navy Denim Shirt: Walmart Lee Jeans: Kohls Boots: Steim…