Sometimes the universe says no and often it says maybe. However, when the universe says, yes there’s that moment of balance and serenity that lets us know the intonation of life is pitch perfect. The universe has been playing a melodious composition for us. Our sweet friend Teresa did a fabulous birthday dinner for Brandt….
Big D and OK
Last weekend we went to Dallas for a regional color guard competition. Saturday was Brandt’s birthday so we extended the trip a bit and visited a sweet cousin in Oklahoma. Having visited Texas twice in the last month I realize that I enjoy visiting but it’s just not a place I would enjoy calling home….
Spring Forward!!!
Our birth is but a sleep and a forgetting: The Soul that rises with us, our life’s star, Hath had elsewhere its setting, And cometh from afar: Not in entire forgetfulness, And not in utter nakedness, But trailing clouds of glory do we come From God, who is our home: The year was 1992. I…
Countdown to 6/28
For those who follow THWL regularly you’ll recall our weekend at Ole Miss back in October. That was to celebrate an engagement. This weekend was the formal engagement announcement of that fabulous couple that has allowed me the honor of planning their wedding. Not only are they sweet and adorable they and their families are…
Patience…
Our friends in East Tennessee wonder if they will ever see the ground again. We finally saw sun this week and it was a glorious sight, indeed. Do you think we will ever see Spring? From what I see on social media everyone’s patience is wearing thin. Patience is a learned behavior, you know. Whether…
Eat, Drink, Repeat!!!
So, after you read this you will say, “didn’t you do anything except eat and drink”. So, I’m telling you now…emphatically…NO!!! We arrived at Hotel Le Pavillon early evening…Hotwire…$131…thank you. We found our room and almost immediately departed for Deanies. Several years ago we had oysters at Deanies and they remain our standard in Fried…
Heart of my Heart
I know I’ve been away for a while. Some of you have checked on me through other media sources or friends and I do appreciate the concern. Honestly, after the holidays I needed a break. I did go to AmericasMart in Atlanta in January and sadly had very little to report. I did find some…
Ringing in the New…
I’m just about recovered. No, we are not over-imbibers. Yet, we did see lots of lovely and had many good times during the holidays. Our final soiree was a seven and a half hour open house…MERCY!!! They said the house was lovely but after living in “overdone” for a month I have to admit I…
Best of 2013
Before the bell tolls let’s look at what was REALLY lovely!!! Best Farmer’s Market It’s a tie between the Mailbu, CA Sunday Market and Memphis Farmer’s Market in downtown Memphis. Best Supper Club Salad in a Jar, Roast Cornish Game Hens, Mushroom and Leek Bread Pudding and OMG Chocolate Cake Best Seafood Tie between…
Holiday Highlights
I will begin by saying we admit that we have been on regular feedings. It seems we’ve eaten every 2-4 hours since last Monday. Nevertheless, the time with friends and family…and THE FOOD have been joyous!!! Christmas Eve we enjoyed a Southern themed Christmas serenaded by Elvis and complete with his famous Grilled…
The House Was Lovely 