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…
Falling for Three Roots Boutique
Instagram made us do it. “There are always flowers for those who want to see them.”– Henri Matisse Three Roots Boutique — Gladewater, TX My mom let me know about Three Roots Boutique several months ago on Instagram. Inspired by beautiful pictures of loose-leaf teas, their new tea wall, and all floral everything, I packed…
Rolling through Downtown Rowlett
“Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” — Gustave Flaubert While many dream of far-off destinations, I’ve been finding joy in discovering the hidden gems of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, one downtown at a time. It’s partly a creative project, but mostly a grounding exercise to keep…
Flying Higher at Ascension Coffee
Ascension Coffee’s new White Rock location officially opened today. “Tea, though ridiculed by those who are naturally coarse in their nervous sensibilities will always be the favorite beverage of the intellectual.” — Thomas de Quincey I had to see it for myself. I wasn’t crazy about the matcha when I visited the Cypress Waters location…
Finding Love at Lake Ray Hubbard Lighthouse
This year, I chose to celebrate Valentine’s Day differently, reconnecting with the simple pleasures that make my soul sing. No extravagant gestures or commercial pressure — just a return to the quiet activities that bring me joy: blogging, baking, losing myself in the pages of a physical book, wandering through nature, and watching the sky…
