Meet Frank, the long-legged velvet frog who once kept order in my music classroom and somehow became my most faithful writing companion. Here’s how, years ago, he hopped into my suitcase for Honduras, and why he still has a seat
Coming in from Mexico to DFW, we have disembarked, deplaned and so forth, and everyone walks fast and hard towards Customs. I stay to the right, hugging the wall of these long, wide hallways so folks can sprint past me
Editor’s Note (Fall 2025): I first shared this story a few years back, but with autumn in the air, I couldn’t resist bringing it forward again. A little inspiration for crisp-air picnics, falling leaves, and the joy of gathering outdoors. ———————- Hey
Hi Frank! Cómo estás? I’ve just arrived home from a fine time at the house in Mexico. I will have to say that since I’m traveling back and forth frequently, (during the remodelación and simply because I love the country) I
Oh, the grounds, the grounds of the Club Continental! And the river that’s so wide you’d think it was the endless ocean. Courtyards and elegant statuary are sprinkled throughout the property along with those dramatic trees holding so many
Dear Frank, You’re gonna love this wonderful bunch of coolness. Yesterday, the handyman was up on a ladder hanging some drapery rods for me. I know what you’re thinking - he asked if I’m a good kisser. Nope, (thank God) it
Hi Everyone! I just spent the weekend with friends and family in the [tooltip text="Northern Neck" gravity="nw"]Northern Neck ("what the heck!") is the northernmost of three peninsulas (traditionally called "necks" in Virginia) on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay
I thought that driving a big ol' truck cross-country was adventurous enough, but the added mini-adventures slipped their way in and made it even more fun. Bess and I laughed at most of the craziness but we got a little