A Convert’s Thoughts on Bishop-Elect Sis’ Appointment

You’ll never believe what I said to my husband (then-boyfriend) when I first laid eyes on Fr. Mike Sis, now Bishop-Elect for the Diocese of San Angelo. Back in 1992, when I was a brand-new baby “fish” at Texas A&M, I met a cute boy named Scott with blue eyes; he just happened to be…

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Why I Love Thanksgiving

The poor pilgrims. They just get lost in the holiday shuffle, don’t they? I’m with Bonnie on this one. As a kid, I have nothing but love for turkeys and all things pecan pie. This year was no different. While the rest of the world worried about when Target opened, you know what I was…

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Finally Thawing Out & a Dose of Perspective

So…yeah. I’ve been a little MIA the last few days because of a combination of things. But, mostly because our heater went out on Friday afternoon. You know, just in time for Central Texas’ coldest snap all season. Don’t you Midwesterners laugh – 35, rain and fierce winds is cold here. I’m a Texas girl…

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Austin Mural Scavenger Hunt

There’s one thing I don’t like about Austin. Hint: it’s orange and has two horns. But everything else – EVERYTHING else – about this place is just lovely. Austin is hip and quirky, small-town and big-town, fun and peaceful and there is never a shortage of things to do. Several months ago, I went down…

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All Bright, Shiny and New

Look at these kids, don’t they look ready to take on a new year? I have concealer and Dr Pepper, so I’m totally ready. Today, I’m sharing seven things worth remembering from the week (and linking up with Jen, to boot). School officially started this week for Team Whitaker. Luke starts after Labor Day and…

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