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01/03/2026

Happy 2026! May this year be our best year ever as we reach goals and enjoy our lives. Blessings to all!
Something good can be found in each day. Let’s all find good.

I read or listened to 155 books in 2025.
Too many to list here but these are my favorite ones. Let me know if you read and like or even dislike any of these. Again, Happy New Year to all!

Happy Reading and Enjoy!

The Camel Club—David Baldacci
The Collectors—David Baldacci
Stone Cold—David Baldacci
What Happened to the McCoys—Tracey Lange
Mad Love—Wendy Walker
Love, Mom—Iliana Xander
Nobody’s Fool—Harlan Coben
The Way of the Wolf—Jordan Belfort
Chop Wood, Carry Water—Joshua Medcalf
Nightshade—Michael Connelly
Dark Horse—Gregg Hurwitz
The Good Daughter—Karin Slaughter
The Oligarch’s Daughter—Joseph Finder
My Friends—Fredrick Bachman
The River is Waiting—Wally Lamb
The Wedding People—Alison Espach
Atmosphere—Taylor Jenkins Reid
The Correspondent—Virginia Evans
The Secret of Secrets—Dan Brown
The Widow—John Grisham

06/05/2025

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Message me to get started or call me at 346-501-1443.
I look forward to helping you.

08/15/2024

Meet Rocket, the Dachshund Skiing Sensation at the Winter Olympics At Paris 2024🏂❄️

Rocket, the world’s fastest dachshund on four paws, made his grand debut at the Olympics this year.

Competing in the highly anticipated Dachshund Downhill event, Rocket was ready to show the world that it’s not the size of the dog in the race but the size of the heart in the dog.

Decked out in his custom red ski suit and aerodynamic goggles, Rocket zoomed to the top of the course, ready to unleash his inner speed demon.

As the crowd hushed in anticipation, Rocket took a deep breath, visualizing his victory run—treats at the finish line and a nice, warm blanket to snuggle into.

But as soon as the starting bell rang, Rocket launched himself down the hill at lightning speed, ears flapping wildly in the wind.

He was on fire, carving through the snow like a pro. But just as he was about to make the final jump, Rocket's dachshund instincts kicked in.

He spotted something far more interesting—his owner waving a squeaky toy at the finish line.

In an instant, Rocket forgot all about the race.

He veered off the course and beelined straight for the toy, skidding to a stop right in front of his owner, wagging his tail furiously.

The crowd burst into laughter as Rocket pounced on the toy, completely oblivious to the fact that he had just forfeited the gold medal.

As Rocket's owner tried to explain that the toy was just a decoy to keep him focused, Rocket was too busy chomping away, proudly thinking he had just won the biggest prize of all.

Meanwhile, the other dogs on the team couldn't stop laughing and gave Rocket a new nickname—"Squeaky Sensation."

In the post-race interview, Rocket had this to say: "The gold medal is nice, but nothing beats a good squeak."

And with that, Rocket became an Olympic legend, not for winning, but for reminding everyone that sometimes, it's the simple things in life that bring the most joy.

Rocket’s planning a comeback in 2028, but rumor has it he’s negotiating for a squeaky toy ban in all future events. After all, every athlete has their weakness!

05/03/2024

I have been busy all day with work so I thought I should open a bottle from Bingham Family Vineyards. Tonight I’m tasting the 2019 Dirt Farmer. It’s a dry red wine and one of my absolute favorite Bingham wines! This wine is a deep, beautiful red wine that smells of woodsy dark fruits. I’m thinking plums and dark cherries and oak. This is a beautiful blend of 100% Texas grapes from the High Plains. It is made with Mourvèdre, Tempranillo, Dolcetto,Graciano and Teroldega grapes. In France, it’s known as terroir but in Texas, we call it Dirt…hence the name, Dirt Farmer. This wine would be so good with either a Texas barbecue or Texas chili. I am having it with Chicken Scarpariello with onions served over riced cauliflower. I suspect it will be just the perfect accompaniment. Thank you to Bingham Family Vineyards for all of your wines but this one is a fave!

05/03/2024

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04/17/2024

Have you ever heard me say how much I LOVE wine delivery day?!? Well, today was wine delivery from William Chris Vineyards. Oh Happy Day! I decided to open the 2021 Sangiovese made with grapes from Newsom Vineyard in the Texas High Plains near Lubbock. This wine is made with 💯% Sangiovese grapes. This grape is originally from Italy and is a very popular wine. The grapes in this bottle have made a beautiful, tasty wine made from perfect grapes. When I opened the bottle, I smell a bit of fruitiness. The taste is fruity with a little smokiness and a bit of to***co. I taste tart cherries and tomatoes and thyme. It’s an excellent wine. It would pair so very well with marinara sauce over pasta or a margarita pizza with fresh basil and crushed tomatoes. I’ve often said that delicious wine must start with perfect grapes and this wine is pretty close to perfect in my humble opinion. Love the wine you’re with! CHEERS! 📦🍷 🍷

04/11/2024

Take a couple of minutes to read. This may save your life or someone else’s life.

Have you ever thought about it ❤️
When you are alone and have a heart attack. What are you gonna do then ?
A rarely good post that can't be shared often enough:
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Take a 2 minute break and read this:
Let's say it's 5:25 pm and you're driving home after an unusually hard day's work.
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You are really tired and frustrated.
All of a sudden your chest pains. They are starting to radiate in the arm and jaw. It feels like being stabbed in the chest and heart. You're only a few miles away from the nearest hospital or home.
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Unfortunately you don't know if you can make it..
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Maybe you've taken CPR training, but the person running the course hasn't told you how to help yourself.
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How do you survive a heart attack when you're alone when it happens? A person who is feeling weak and whose heart is beating hard has only about 10 seconds before losing consciousness.
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But you can help yourself by coughing repeatedly and very strongly! Deep breaths before every cough. Coughing should be repeated every second until you arrive at the hospital or until your heart starts to beat normally.
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Instead of posting jokes, you're helping save lives by spreading this message.
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Great to know!!

04/09/2024

Tonight’s wine is one I tasted last weekend at Lubbock Uncorked put on by the Lubbock Chamber of Commerce. It was held all inside at the American Windmill Museum. There were many wine vendors not only from the Lubbock area but also from around the state. One of the wineries was Chateau Wright. They are located in the Big Bend area of Texas in the city of Fort Davis. Fort Davis is in the southern Blue Mountains. Chateau Wright is the highest winery in Texas. I imagine they must have spectacular views. I will definitely plan a visit next time I go to Marfa or Alpine or Big Bend. Now for the wine. This is a blend of 50% Grenache, 45% Tempranillo and 5% Petit Verdot. I get aromas of deep dark fruits with a bit of smokiness. When I taste this gem, I taste a complex wine with black cherry, blackberries, sage. black pepper with a plum, black cherry and vanilla finish. This is rich, full-bodied wine from grapes grown in the Texas Davis Mountains AVA. The grapes are grown in granite soil a mile high in the southern Blue Mountains. The tasting room is open Friday through Monday from 12:00 Noon to Sunset and open on most holidays. I am enjoying this tasty wine with homemade red beans and rice and cornbread, of course! The meal and the wine go very well together. I suggest you visit www.chateauwright.com or better yet visit them in person! Thanks to Lubbock Uncorked for introducing me to this wonderful winery and their amazing wines.

04/05/2024

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04/04/2024

What an absolutely beautiful day it was today so I pulled out a gorgeous pinky-salmon colored Rose from Duchman Family Winery in Driftwood, Texas. This is Rose made from 100%Texas grapes. Apparently, Winemaker Dave Reilly has done his magic with this dry Rose. This wine gives the aroma of fresh strawberries when you breathe it in. When I taste this wine, I can taste the strawberries and a slight hint of cranberry and celery. It’s a medium acidic wine that is very fruity with a medium body. I prefer it very cold. I drank it with fruit—strawberries, blueberries, grapes and pecans. I like how the fruits make the wine taste even more fruity while the wine is still a dry wine. Is that possible? I got this wine on a recent trip to Driftwood over Spring Break. When I had the tasting at Duchman, my hostess was Kate. Funny thing is I met Kate years ago when I was at a special tasting. We became Facebook friends and we got to reconnect face to face recently. Super cool! Thank you, Kate! You rock! And yes, I Choose Happy every single day! Hope you do too!

04/04/2024

Tonight is the final bottle from my recent shipment from the Texas Wine Club. This is the 2019 Montepulciano from Bell Springs Winery in Dripping Springs, Texas. Montepulciano is an Italian grape that makes for a beautiful deep red wine that’s full of flavor. When I smell the wine, I get hints of dark fruits. The taste I get is of plums and dark cherries. There is also an earthiness that brings out the tastiness of this wine. I wonder if the earthiness is from the terroir which gives the wine a slight taste of potting soil at least to me. I really like the wines I have tasted from Bell Springs Winery and this Montepulciano is an excellent choice. I highly recommend the reds from Bell Springs Winery but especially this 2010 Montepulciano which is a prime example of a delicious Texas Montepulciano. Thanks for another great wine.

04/03/2024

Another family winery and this time we are showcasing Lost Draw Kindred. This wine is a blend of perfect grapes from the Texas High Plains. Think Lubbock area. I’ve said it before and truly believe that when you start with perfect grapes and add in a master winemaker, the end result will always be an amazing wine. Kindred is an outstanding example of what I mean. This wine is a smooth red wine that could complement almost anything you choose to eat. Tonight, I paired this lovely red wine with a sausage and cabbage soup. Leg Let me say that it was a very nice pairing. The flavor of the wine brought out the flavors of the soup. This wine is a medium bodied wine that would even complement a simple hamburger. This is even a nice everyday sipping wine that would be tasty with a charcuterie board loaded with salami, summer sausage, Marcona almonds, olives and a variety of hard and soft cheeses. I suggest you visit Lost Draw Vineyard. You can visit their tasting room in the Texas Hill. Country in Johnson City. You will be happy to taste more of their award winning wines.

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