Those closest to me know that my mother was adopted. It’s no secret, never has been. Her parents (my grandparents) are incredible people who raised her (and me) in a loving and structured home. My grandmother is my hero and my grandfather(s) encouraged me to put myself through college and succeed like they did. We […]
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Finding DNA: An Adoption and Ancestry Success Story (Part 1)
Those closest to me know that my mother was adopted. It’s no secret, never has been. Her parents (my grandparents) are incredible people who raised her (and me) in a loving and structured home. My grandmother is my hero and my grandfather(s) encouraged me to put myself through college and succeed like they did. We […]
Everyday/Emergency Car Kits: Emergency Supplies Checklist
I was prompted to update and consolidate my emergency car kits due to recent hurricanes in Texas, ice storms, tax day floods in Houston, and cleaning out my car to sell. On a scale from Tide Pod eater to zombie apocalypse survivor, I probably fall just under zombie apocalypse survivor…meaning I probably wouldn’t survive a […]
A Return to Big Bend National Park: Lodge Edition
My husband’s favorite place to visit is Big Bend National Park in West Texas. Following a Jeep upgrade to the current year’s model (2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited JK Willys Wheeler), he wanted to christen it in the park. So earlier this month (January), we drove the 12 hours (yeah) from Houston to Big Bend for […]
These Are a Few of My Favorite San Antonio Things
Fun fact: San Antonio, Texas is my most visited city. I lived there as a child and consider it my second home, so I visit quite often. I love the culture, the history, and even the tourist traps. These are a few of my favorite things… What I Like to Do My […]
Italian Wine Tastings/Pairings at ICCC
Hi, my name is Sheila, and I’m addicted to wine tastings. Wine tasting is how you learn what you like without committing to an entire bottle! Although I may not be able to distinguish notes and subtleties like the professionals, I do appreciate the aromas and flavors of each taste. Through wine tasting, you get […]
My Week with Harvey: A Survivor’s Story
Hurricane/Tropical Storm Harvey is the storm Houstonians will talk about for years to come. As a lifelong resident of the Texas Gulf Coast (born in Galveston, actually), I had come to realize at an early age that hurricane season is just a part of our history and our culture. I remember watching my grandmother’s corn […]
A Downtown McKinney Walking Wine Trail
I’ve been known to wander off and/or modify plans to accommodate winery visits when traveling. So when we were in the Dallas area earlier this summer for a birthday party, we made a slight detour to the northeast to the small and charming Texas town of McKinney and visited a couple wineries within walking distance […]
Oktoberfest at Texas Renaissance Festival: What We Wear
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Italian Wine Seminar at ICCC
My husband and I, both members of Houston’s Italian Cultural & Community Center (ICCC) and frequent guests at their wine tastings (read about past events here and here), were thrilled to attend their first ever Italian wine seminar in four two-hour classes over the course of four weeks, led by Master Sommelier Craig Collins (Meet the Sommelier at […]