So Ivy has been imitating some of my behavior for awhile. Oddly enough, she’s picked up on “female” things which I do far less than most women, probably. Makeup, dressing up, heels (I own ONE pair, and doubt she’s ever seen me wearing them), dishes, etc. In some respects, she’s a very girly girl. Folks […]

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Exactly one mile from our house, tucked away quietly off of bustling Washington Avenue is Glenwood Cemetery. It is a surprising gem of peace and tranquility hidden away in the heart of Houston. I found out about it when a co-worker of mine mentioned that Howard Hughes is buried there (he is). His and lots […]

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We found out yesterday that Ivy was chosen to be part of the bilingual pre-K program at our top choice of elementary schools: Helms Elementary The school itself is part of a dual-language magnet program, so we are thrilled. Ivy’s totally jazzed about going to school in general, so this is a big win-win for […]

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I’m not quite sure what was in the water this weekend, but Joey and I actually completed a yard-related project TOGETHER this weekend, and both of us are happy and satisfied with how it came out. Joey values purpose or function over all things, and my bent is usually more towards form or feeling. This […]

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Easter is tomorrow, and the weather DEFINITELY conveys a sense of renewal and new life! In our yard, that means a wide array of colors and shapes are springing forth from the various plants in the yard. Nature has had its morning stretch and is up pouring a cup of coffee that has every color […]

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Holly: Last September I tried a “Daniel Fast” for 10 days, and it went fairly well. I got out of it what I needed to. The food intake itself is pretty strict, and posed challenges for both of our palettes. For me, nothing sweet at ALL was the biggest challenge; for Joey it was no […]

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Spring has DEFINITELY sprung here, and that means my green thumb is itching and twitching! I recently added two new fruit trees to the back yard – an apple and pear tree. Oh, and not just ANY old apple or pear, these are 4-in-1 and 3-in-1 trees, respectively. Different types grafted together onto a common […]

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Okay, the Holiday season is officially over. I have to be honest, in November I started marking the calender with all the activities and events we had coming up and I cringed with apprehension just a little. This was the busiest Holiday season I’ve ever experienced! It seemed a bit overwhelming, but I figured just […]

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For several years, I’ve wanted to visit New England in the fall – to see in person those wonderful hues of orange, rust, red and yellow which grace the covers of travel magazines towards the end of summertime. Living in Arkansas for 3 years intensified this desire, as there were enough of the right types […]

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As I sit here finishing up left-over homemade 3-alarm vegetarian chili (enough descriptors for you? there’s a reason for that…), I think I’ve hit a turning point on my current quest for body improvement. It’s come on the heels of lots of work, struggle, lurching, sweat, pain, stalls and some yo-yoing, but it’s good. Today […]

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