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06.28.25 | Car Craft with Liam
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. Painting is always fun, no matter what your canvas is. Today, it was little wooden cars, and we had a great time making our own.
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. Painting is always fun, no matter what your canvas is. Today, it was little wooden cars, and we had a great time making our own.
06.27.25 | Sand Art with Liam
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. We had lots of fun making our sand art, and we even had a bit of science talk, like why does the glitter take longer to fall than the sand, what is course and what is fine, and what is sand? Perfect for kids, fun for adults too.
Kid crafting with my cousin, Liam. We had lots of fun making our sand art, and we even had a bit of science talk, like why does the glitter take longer to fall than the sand, what is course and what is fine, and what is sand? Perfect for kids, fun for adults too.
06.26.25 | Sushi Tacos @ Oishii
Sushi tacos are a level of food creativity I didn’t know I needed. My sister introduced me to them at a restaurant in her distant neck of the woods (Forney). Honestly, on the right day, I’d make the trip just for this delicious dish from Oishii Ramen & Bar.
Sushi tacos are a level of food creativity I didn’t know I needed. My sister introduced me to them at a restaurant in her distant neck of the woods (Forney). Honestly, on the right day, I’d make the trip just for this delicious dish from Oishii Ramen & Bar.
06.25.25 | Adventure Challenge Book
Finally tried a few challenges from my Adventure Challenge book, which I bought in January of this year. In my defense, I’m a teacher; I work 12-hour days, and I was wrapping up my MFA. Now that I have some time back, I can’t wait to dig into more adventures.
Finally tried a few challenges from my Adventure Challenge book, which I bought in January of this year. In my defense, I’m a teacher; I work 12-hour days, and I was wrapping up my MFA. Now that I have some time back, I can’t wait to dig into more adventures.
06.24.25 | Trivia Night @ Lockwood
Tried my first trivia night tonight at Lockwood I was a little nervous about going it alone, but I had a great time, and I managed to win a prize, even though I didn't earn the highest score. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday night. Thanks for a fun time @lockwooddistillingco!
Tried my first trivia night tonight at Lockwood I was a little nervous about going it alone, but I had a great time, and I managed to win a prize, even though I didn't earn the highest score. Not a bad way to spend a Tuesday night. Thanks for a fun time @lockwooddistillingco!
06.23.25 | Cos-no-politan Mocktail
New summer mocktail recipe, compliments of my friend Cami.
New summer mocktail recipe, compliments of my friend Cami.
06.22.25 | Medium Rare Steak
The least Texan thing I do is order my meat well done, because I want to know that the cow is all the way cooked, and that little pink streak sounds like mooing to me. Today I tried a medium-well steak - pink streak and all. And I lived. I won’t do it again, but it was not bad, and I could even understand the appeal a bit.
The least Texan thing I do is order my meat well done, because I want to know that the cow is all the way cooked, and that little pink streak sounds like mooing to me. Today I tried a medium-well steak - pink streak and all. And I lived. I won’t do it again, but it was not bad, and I could even understand the appeal a bit.
06.21.25 | Impromptu Cover
This impromptu cover with my little brother was such a gift. I used to sing with my siblings all the time, but in adult life, that happens a lot less, what with time, distance, and all the other things that get in the way. This occasion is especially wonderful because Isaiah is in the military, and he hasn’t been home for about 2 years. He only came for a short visit to meet our new nephew, but he managed to fit in some time to sing with me.
This impromptu cover with my little brother was such a gift. I used to sing with my siblings all the time, but in adult life, that happens a lot less, what with time, distance, and all the other things that get in the way. This occasion is especially wonderful because Isaiah is in the military, and he hasn’t been home for about 2 years. He only came for a short visit to meet our new nephew, but he managed to fit in some time to sing with me.
06.20.25 | Bourbon Cream
If I say I’ve had a cold one after work, I mean cream soda. Otherwise, juice is my jam, but now and then I try a grown-up beverage. I haven’t tried many that I’ve liked, but here’s an exception.
If I say I’ve had a cold one after work, I mean cream soda. Otherwise, juice is my jam, but now and then I try a grown-up beverage. I haven’t tried many that I’ve liked, but here’s an exception.
06.19.25 | Newborn Nephew
I’m officially an aunt! I held my nephew for the first time today. Just wow.
I’m officially an aunt! I held my nephew for the first time today. Just wow.
06.18.25 | Smores Bouquet
Tried my hand at a Smores Bouquet. Not mad at it, but I definitely have notes for next time.
Tried my hand at a Smores Bouquet. Not mad at it, but I definitely have notes for next time.
06.17.25 | FCG's Lobster & Shrimp Grilled Cheese
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…
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.
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
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.
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…
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
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!
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.
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
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).
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
After years of resisting plant-based milk alternatives, I finally decided to give almond milk a try.
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.
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.