Cippolina: West Austin Bistro ~ "Foodie" Friday 12/2/16

I love neighborhood restaurants that are owned by local residents! I discovered this bistro in Clarksville because a friend and I stopped for lunch (she use to live in the hood). Geno and I returned for dinner a week later and loved everything about it; the atmosphere, the food, the wine and we met one of […]

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Thankful for my clients ~ Number 9 Thanksgiving Challenge

The Active Rain contest sponsored by  Debbie Reynolds (the real Debbie Reynolds) is one of the most fun challenges! It is the time of year to reflect on our many blessings. Sometimes we forget to acknowledge our family, friends, clients, colleagues, opportunities and natural wonders that affect our well being. It’s all about the journey […]

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Change, Gratitude and Joy~Number 10 in the Thanksgiving Challenge

Today is Thanksgiving and I am thankful for what I have and I’m feeling very blessed. Each year has grown better than the last.   William Arthur Ward summed up my feelings perfectly: “Gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy and change ordinary opportunities into blessings.” This year as you’re […]

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Thankful for Family ~ Number 5 in the Thanksgiving Challenge

This photo was taken in 2012 of our blended family and since so many things have transpired. Our littlest granddaughter Beautiful Beckett was born and we lost Gene’s son Jeff to Diabetics. Hailey is now a junior in college, Jeffery graduated from High School and Trey is a senior this year. It’s hard to believe how quickly […]

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