As we start a new year, there is a tradition to make promises that one tries to keep throughout the year. I’ve attempted to do this over the years, with some success … and some failures. What I have learned is that what holds me accountable the most, is just writing these down. So here… Continue reading
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The Year That Was 2013
What an amazing year 2013 has been. After a rocky start with the lingering effects of loosing our dog Bosley on Christmas Day 2012, the year that has become 2013 turned out to be a pretty great year. The year started with my mother and sister continuing their visit, and us taking a couple of… Continue reading
Frozen Header
My new header file was snapped in our back yard during the winter storm that passed our way on the weekend of December 6-8. It is always amazing to wake up to a white serene looking environment, but it is how the ice forms on things that always fascinates me. This was a couple of… Continue reading
Being Thankful
Different to other years, this year’s celebration of Thanksgiving Day seems to be more meaningful. As I reflect on the year that has gone by, the emotions are running higher than normal, and I realize that I have so much to be thankful for. For my amazing husband for his love, support and being a… Continue reading
Remember Our Veterans (Our Diggers)
FOR THE FALLEN Laurence Binyon With proud thanksgiving, a mother for her children England mourns for her dead across the sea, Flesh of her flesh they were, spirit of her spirit, Fallen in the cause of the free. They went with songs to the battle, they were young, Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady… Continue reading
Permanent Resident!
After what seemed like an eternity to get to this place, after 88 days from submitting our applications for a marriage-based visa and application for permanent residency, our interview was today and it was approved! We are more than stoked!
Frisco Politics
I’ve resurrected my political blog for all things Frisco over at Frisco Politics. While I will continue to make posts about the Frisco political arena here from time to time, my main commentary will be over at Frisco Politics. I hope that over time the blog will expand to include other commentators who will be… Continue reading
Ciao Barilla
I am not a big proponent of boycotts. I tend to think that they don’t work, but when a business comes out as anti-gay, anti-woman, etc. I try to at least do my part to support that. I do believe businesses have the right to hold beliefs based on their owners, and those businesses live… Continue reading
How DOMA’s Repeal Is Changing Our Life
Submitted as part of a series that Equality Texas is doing on bi-national couples. Not a lot of our friends, even our gay friends, truly understood the concept of “legal strangers.” As an Australian in a same-sex relationship with an American, our ability to remain a family always seemed constrained by the USA’s decision not… Continue reading