I’m so glad and thankful to be back! It has been a trying couple of weeks! Alas, my chocolate stash could not outlast the number of days in darkness, discomfort, and boredom. There were so many! Still, we have escaped with not much over busted fences , LOTS of fallen trees, and a heap of [...]
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Hunker Down!
September 12th, 2008 by Patricia
A much awaited social event for Morgan Stanley was cancelled yesterday evening. I got the call midday that the Berings & James Gallery was shutting its doors due to an unwelcomed visitor. Thus guests and photographer alike will be planning for a future date.With Mr. Ike bearing down on us like a Mac truck on [...]
Summer Memories
August 17th, 2008 by Patricia
I grew up in the ocean. The Atlantic, to be exact. And when I say “in,” I mean my caboose was actually in it over half of the time. I remember many an afternoon spent lulled by the meandering waves, watching the most amazing sunsets, being kissed by the warm and gentle Caribbean breeze. I [...]
If Clothes Don’t Make the Man…
August 13th, 2008 by Patricia
(or woman)…then what’s the big stink about the potential first ladies?Aren’t there more important things at hand???I’m just saying…
Thirteen Things ~ An Inside Look at My Quirks
August 9th, 2008 by Patricia
13. Thirteen is my favorite number. I don’t have a “lucky” number, though. Hmm… 12. When I was 8 years old I ate PB sandwiches exclusively, three meals a day for six straight months. I’m still so sick of them I’ve probably only had 3 more in my life since then. 11. My favorite Menudo [...]
Running My First 5K
May 12th, 2008 by Patricia
One of my resolutions for this year is to give more of my time and efforts for the benefit of someone else. The thought of helping others has always been appealing to me. I have been very blessed throughout my life and giving back is always at the forefront of what I do. It’s that [...]
Sprint for Life Houston
March 2nd, 2008 by Patricia
One of the greatest gifts in life is the gift of giving. As I ponder this, Dave Matthews’ lyrics resound in my head…”to change the world start with one step.” In truth, that is all that it takes; one step, one effort, one resolve.In the spirit of “paying it forward“, I’ve decided to join in [...]
The Old Plum Tree
January 18th, 2008 by Patricia
I spent the summer of 1992 in Chile after my family relocated countries for the second time in less than 7 years. One fine day, mom, dad, little bro and the family dog waved goodbye alongside me at what was to be our “new” old house. As everyone knows, fourteen is nothing short of a [...]