Though Mother Nature had constructed a giant wall of her own, on that particular day, at that particular time, I was hell bent on planting my feet on Mexican soil. All alone, I traipsed across the cool, shallow waters of the Rio Grande, faint memories of stories about Grandma’s childhood in Mexico, actually not too … More Journey to Mexico
Siblings Blessed In Times Of Synchronicity And Yet Harmonious In Times Of Diversity
Located in the heart of the Chinati Mountains, on none other than Church Road in Shafter, Texas… is Sacred Heart Catholic Mission Church. Built in 1890, the exterior is simple, unadorned, complimentary of the sparse, desolate terrain surrounding it. In spite of the fact that Sacred Heart hadn’t the “bells and whistles” of more ornate … More Sacred Heart Catholic Mission Church at Shafter Texas
Grandmas hold our tiny hands for a just a little while, but hold our hearts forever. – Unknown
I have been drawn to return to Grandma’s House over the years as an adult, fortunate enough to share this treasure with both Kurt and the kids. They took to it like flies to honey, never hesitating at my suggestion to visit. But this last time was a little different. A little over a year … More Grandma’s House – Part 2
Grandma’s House was my first home. My dad, an Air Force Captain, was called to serve in Korea about the same time Mom discovered she was pregnant with me, their second child. Needing familial support, they decided it best that she move back to Marfa where parents, aunts, uncles, and cousins were about as abundant … More Grandma’s House – Part 1
“God’s gonna bring me a big dog! I just know it!” Sabrina insisted repeatedly throughout the summer and into the fall. Not really in the market for another canine, I would usually reply with something like, “Hmmm, we already have two perfectly healthy mutts, go love on one of them.” “No, I definitely need a … More National Mutt Day – Part Three
The Jones family was hit with a ton of bricks the first few weeks of January 2014 as the health of our beloved greyhound, Scout, took a nosedive. In what seemed like mere days, this animal shelter rescue, circa 2003, went from a lithe active long, lean running machine, to a stumbling, awkward, shell of … More Happy National Mutt Day – Part Two
It’s a fact: the mutts in our lives chose us; we didn’t choose them. The stories of how they adopted us are as unique as they are. I thought I’d take some time this week, in honor of National Mutt Day, and share a few mutt stories. Always an advocate of pet adoption, I wrote about … More Happy National Mutt Day – Part One
It was a lazy Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago; we had been cooped up for days on end due to cold, rainy weather, and Sabrina had a bad case of restlessness. Since the sun had decided to grace the River Valley for a spell, I had the perfect remedy. “You wanna go with me … More Flash Back Friday – The Jonquils at Augsburg
