The Plan: a 9-day summer adventure for our group of five, celebrating two birthdays along the way. The first morning of our road trip, we picked up our rental car and set off toward the amazing Blue Lagoon where we…
The Plan: a three-night road trip from Austin to Forth Worth and back, with two nights in Forth Worth and one night in Granbury. Itinerary: 🐮 Fort Worth Highlights This was my third visit to Fort Worth, and every time…
As I’ve explored courthouses across Texas, I’ve come to appreciate their rich history, distinctive architecture, and the vital role they play in their communities. Many courthouse lawns are home to an array of monuments—war memorials, historical figures, Lady Justice statues,…
When I first moved to Texas 20 years ago, I was eager to explore this vast state — so different from my native California. What struck me right away was how much older everything felt here — the buildings, the…
Last week, I returned to one of my favorite Texas getaways—Lyndon B. Johnson State Park & Historic Site. It shares a close connection with the Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, which offers a fascinating glimpse into Texas heritage and presidential…
And then, all at once, it hits you—time is running out. All those “one day” projects you’ve been meaning to get to… they’re still waiting. Tick, tock… tick, tock… like a clock relentlessly counting down. I have over 30,000 SLR…
