Tiny adventures so far: 103
06.17.25 | FCG's Lobster & Shrimp Grilled Cheese
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My sister and I decided on Lobster & Shrimp Grilled Cheese at Fish City Grill. It comes with cheddar, jack, American, queso blanco, thick-cut bacon, sriracha, and green onions on grilled sourdough. Why did it take us so long to try this? Delicious. We also tried the FCG Sampler, which includes calamari, fried pickles, shrimp, and crab queso. No notes. Except maybe, please include more chips for that queso…
06.17.25 | Hosting My First Poetry Workshop
I hosted my first poetry workshop at Bibliobar tonight. We learned a little and played a lot. There were moments of laughter and moments of reflection. Ah, poetry. 💕 Looking forward to the next time.
06.16.25 | Dallas Arboretum Maze
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This cute little maze is a well-loved feature of The Children's Adventure Garden at The Dallas Arboretum. It’s an easy maze with several hidden gems inside. My students had so much fun, and I enjoyed the experience too.
06.15.25 | Whiskey Cake's Fish 'N Chips
Per my sister’s recommendation, I tried this tasty fish dish, which includes beer-battered wild Atlantic haddock, dill crumble, Sazerac barrel-aged malt vinegar, hand-cut fries, and remoulade. Full disclosure: I did not try the vinegar, and though I sampled the remoulade, I did not particularly like it. The chips were a little salty, but I didn’t mind. I loved the fish, particularly the dill crumble. I only wish there were a honey mustard dip to complement it. I know that’s not common for fish, but hear me out - dill and honey mustard…
06.14.25 | Lazy Dog's PBJ Burger
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This PB&J Burger from Lazy Dog seems a little strange, but it’s worth a try. As it often is, the bacon was the best part!
06.13.25 | Adult Jam Sesh
Many moons ago, in my early college years, I was part of a wonderful organization at UTD called MusNet, and I got to connect and play with other musicians. It’s been a long time since I’ve whipped out this beautiful guitar to jam with a friend. Today’s adult jam really filled my cup.
06.12.25 | Art House Exchange
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This Dallas event for creatives to interact and be inspired is hosted so deep in Dallas that I almost didn’t attend. The drive was well worthwhile for the chance to connect with other creatives, especially writers (who seem especially hard to find in the wild).
06.11.25 | Almond Milk
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After years of resisting plant-based milk alternatives, I finally decided to give almond milk a try.
06.10.25 | Lazy Glasses
My sister introduced me to these very cool glasses that allow you to read or watch TV from a reclined position. Fun fact: anyone who looks at you may experience a fun house mirror effect where your eyes look like lobster eyes or appear out of place on your face.
06.09.25 | Frozen Grapes
It never occurred to me to freeze grapes, but now that I’ve had these, it feels like the only way to enjoy them. Healthy, delicious, and refreshing, frozen grapes are a perfect summer snack.
06.08.25 | Lifelines' Lamp Craft
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Tried this fun craft with my sister, Kerissa. We poured and blended colors over tiles, then arranged them inside our panels to create a beautiful stained glass aesthetic for our lamps.