How to make new friends in a new city

by carrielynnp

by Carrie Pokrefke Have you ever had to move to a new city or town?  But you didn’t really know anyone?  It can be challenging to meet new people once you get settled… Continue reading →

Bringing mental health out of the shadows

by chardixon

I have been fairly open about my brother’s mental health issues and the impact that has had on his life and our family. This has not been easy. It has meant uncomfortable silences… Continue reading →

Weekend Magic

by mitzibitsyspider

I spent this weekend with three of my favorite literary/movie-making men:  Neil Gaiman, Joss  Whedon, and William Shakespeare. I received my copy of Neil Gaiman’s latest book, The Ocean at the End of… Continue reading →

Spambots to the rescue

by Liv

I enjoy blogging and writing in general, but I have to say that one of the most amusing things about it are the extremely random spam comments that get left in my spam… Continue reading →

Ginger Pop: Why Can’t We Be Friends?

by akelly

In honor of the return of True Blood . . . My work day consists of a 120 mile round trip commute. Since I live in West Texas, that commute is back dropped… Continue reading →

BOY

by ksshaw91

By Katie Shaw I first heard BOY when I was making my daily commute between Denton and Keller while listening to KXT. Little Numbers came on and I couldn’t help but dance. Ever since… Continue reading →

What really is certain?

by carrielynnp

by Carrie Pokrefke Most people think that Benjamin Franklin was the first one to say that “nothing is certain except for death and taxes,” but it was actually Christopher Bullock in The Cobler of… Continue reading →

Mastication – I never knew how much I loved thee

by chardixon

That reads “mastication” you pervs. And I desperately miss it. Along with my braces came these things called “bite blocks.” A bite block is essentially a little dab of stuff applied to your… Continue reading →

Black’s Barbecue

by mitzibitsyspider

Texas takes very seriously its barbecue, especially the Austin area.  Texas Monthly recently released its top 50 barbecue places in Texas and lo and behold, five of the top fifty, including the number… Continue reading →

Time travel

by Liv

I’m a history buff from way back.  I’ve always loved stories of “the olden days”, whether those tales were family legends passed down over time or a lovely thick history textbook.  In my… Continue reading →