Sand Hills & Oil Fields
This land may not look like much: just a huge flat field with some dried up bushes. But it happens … Continue reading Sand Hills & Oil Fields
How North Texas Almost Lost its Greatest Treasure
Once upon a time, a group of greedy Dallas businessmen decided they wanted to ruin something beautiful. They turned their … Continue reading How North Texas Almost Lost its Greatest Treasure
Being Cheap is Good for the Earth
If we are going to save the planet from certain disaster, it’s not going to be by purchasing electric cars. … Continue reading Being Cheap is Good for the Earth
Canoeing the Trinity
The Trinity River has a reputation. For many Texans, it conjures up images of dead bodies, raw sewage, and giant … Continue reading Canoeing the Trinity
Do you believe in dinosaurs?
The Necklace When I first moved to Texas in 2013, I had a necklace with a pendant in the shape … Continue reading Do you believe in dinosaurs?
Snowmaggeddon 2021
It’s the first snow of the season in Dallas today, which means it’s perfect timing to talk about winter safety. … Continue reading Snowmaggeddon 2021
Snow Days and Ice and Everything Nice
Basking in the sunlight by the pool all day, surrounded by palm trees… that was my life dream, had you … Continue reading Snow Days and Ice and Everything Nice
A Victorian Winter Wonderland
I’ve died and gone to Victorian heaven, I thought, as I gazed out my window at the snow-blanketed town of … Continue reading A Victorian Winter Wonderland
Firsts of 2021
From climbing waterfalls in the Panamanian jungle to surviving Snowmageddon, 2021 has been an unforgettable year for me. The last … Continue reading Firsts of 2021
“It’s Fine”: Winter Lessons on Cars & Skis
A lone speck of white in a tunnel of darkness, Fiatra sped through the night. She was my first car, … Continue reading “It’s Fine”: Winter Lessons on Cars & Skis
Boose on the Loose 