After enduring months of Texas heat, I finally caught a break with perfect weather. What better way to celebrate than a family day trip to Chickasaw Country? With my three-year-old about to start Pre-K, this quick trip was our last hurrah of summer ‘24. “My name is Te Ata, bearer of the morning. I am…
Turning Over A New Leaf
Hello, friends! It’s been a while, hasn’t it? I’m thrilled to be back in this space, ready to share and connect with you all again. But before we dive into what’s new, let me reintroduce you to this little corner of the internet. A Change of Pace Moving forward, we’ll explore charming rustic adventures, delve…
Collecting Myself in Denison
Since moving to Texas in 2022, I have become more intentional about exploring everything the state has to offer. That means even unplanned road trips have become more ritual than random. Denison, like so many other Texas towns, popped up on my Instagram feed one day. So, I waited for the weekend and hopped in…
Riding the Wave in Port A
We headed south to dip our toes in the sand. “It is because it has some potent power to make us think things we like to think.” — Robert Henri I know wherever land meets water is technically a beach, but I got tired of Texas thinking their lakes were cutting it. They weren’t. We…
Wandering in Weatherford
The Boardwalk at Lake Weatherford waves hello. “He had always been possessed of a leisure which he had nursed and protected, instead of squandering it in vain activities. His carefully guarded hours had been devoted to the cultivation of a fine intelligence and a few judiciously chosen habits, and none of the disturbances common to…
Sipping in La La Land
Sipping with a purpose? Yes, please. “Bread and water can easily be toast and tea”. — Janet Clarkson La La Land Kind Cafe prioritizes people, not profits. I visited La La Land Kind Cafe in Richardson, Texas, yesterday. My daughter and I shared the most delicious slice of avocado toast while I sipped on a…
