The convergence of a master bath redo and the revisions of my first draft of my 4th book collided in my life recently. As often happens, the collision cracked open new vistas for my mind to mull over. Of all that I pondered in the dark hours of the night, this truth seemed to be the most profound: work is what happens in the middle. In both the bathroom remodel and...

We spent the better part of the past weekend with our daughter in Louisiana. Although she will not graduate until December, this was her final Phi Mu Carnation Ball (her sorority formal) as an active member. Last year we came to the formal (parents are invited for the dinner and awards then “dismissed” before the real party!) and loved watching our girl...

I spent Wednesday talking with the lovely ladies at Kinsloe House in Corsicana, TX. This is my second time with them, and they are so gracious and welcoming. And they serve an amazing lunch,...

If you are in the North Texas area and you write or want to write, check this out:  June 14-15, 2013 Four writing “lecture” sessions, followed by break out small groups of participants with similar skill levels and interests led by seasoned writing mentors. You’ll not only learn what to do but get to practice how to do it. I think this is a great...

I’ve always loved prom, everyone all dressed up, excited for an evening of food and fun, dancing and laughter. We had the last one on Saturday night. Of course it isn’t quite the level of frenzy when it’s your son instead of your daughter, but it was poignant all the same, especially since he double dated with his cousin, also a senior. Aren’t...