Category Archives: Life

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday (The Hill Country Edition)

Posted on September 12, 2012 by Coco

The hotel promised rooms decorated in authentic San Antonio Hill Country style. This is what I noticed (foot stool/coffee table) (drawer accent) (bathroom decor) This sink was at the rodeo venue, not the hotel, but I thought it was cute!

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September 11

Posted on September 11, 2012 by Coco

I haven’t heard much about September 11 this year. Maybe the politicians are too busy campaigning. Or maybe they don’t want to be accused of turning a solemn day into a photo op. Or maybe now that we’ve marked the … Continue reading →

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Venus, Mars & My Empty Nest (Different Words Wednesday)

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Coco

Even before my son went to college, I knew he would not be as communicative as my daughter, but their responses to my “how are classes going?” text really drove home their Venus-Mars differences. Texting with my daughter: Texting with … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Unfinished Work Of Elizabeth D By Nichole Bernier

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Coco

I read The Unfinished Work of Elizabeth D by Nichole Bernier almost as soon as it came out, after reading a book review in the Washington Post. Here is a snippet of the review on Amazon: Summer vacation on Great Rock Island … Continue reading →

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10 Things To Do On Your Staycation

Posted on August 27, 2012 by Coco

After spending hours on Google looking for a nice but not too pricey place to spend a few days after we took our son to college, we decided to have a staycation instead. If we stayed at home, we wouldn’t have … Continue reading →

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