Hospitality
HDYDI: Christmas Shopping
I know, you’re thinking I’m nuts talking about Christmas in July when it’s like 135 degrees outside. But, you asked how I do it, and this is how I roll. Christmas has traditionally been a season full of activity around here. Mostly the good kind. I find, however, that I enjoy the season even more…
Read MoreTop Ten: Clare’s Mermaid Par-tay
Yes, it’s true. If I could’ve been the inventor of birthdays, I would. My mom always had home birthday parties when we were kids. There is just something very “family” about that. I love having people over to the house. I suppose it’s part of my love language – acts of kindness. We had great…
Read MoreTop Ten: I *Heart* Birthdays
I really, really do. While I’m slightly sad at the increasing numbers on the years I’ve lived, I am NOT sad that I get to live, laugh and love another year. What a gift! I felt very loved. There is just something about people wishing you a “Happy Birthday” that warms your heart. Without further delay,…
Read MoreHappy Birthday #6 and a Fab Art Party!
This one has been in the works for a long time. Anna-Laura, like all my children, loves art. It’s part of her DNA. Papa used to paint mighty fine western art and Mom is a graphic designer. Can I just say planning the party with her was total heaven? I have always loved home birthday parties. …
Read MoreTop Ten: Washington D.C.
[as written by Will Whitaker] Will’s 10 yr. old trip to D.C. The Top 10 things I did in D.C. 1. The White House2. Lincoln Memorial3. Arlington Cemetery4. Jefferson Memorial5. Air and Space and the U.S. History Smithsonians6. National Building Museum7. U.S. Capitol8. Lugar, Cornyn and Hutchison’s offices9. World War II, Vietnam Memorial and Washington…
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