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A Hawaiian Sweet Treat: Dole Pineapple Ice Cream

My sister, Constance, asked me to try this ice cream that was recommended by her friend, Rosie. It's a slightly tangy pineapple...

Decadent Desserts at Dean & Deluca

Chocolate marshmallow cookie and a lemon meringue tart. Delicious! (Information taken from the Dean & Deluca website) THE RITZ-CARLTON...

Fireworks in Honolulu

What a perfect way to end my first day of retirement with a spectacular view of fireworks from our hotel balcony! Thanks, Hawaii for this...

Waterfall and Beautiful Flowers of Honolulu

Honolulu is chock full of beautiful scenery as we toured the island. So many beautiful flowers and vegetation! Here are a few of my...

A Gorgeous View

What a lovely way to wake up to this beautiful view from the balcony of our hotel room at the Ritz Carlton, Honolulu, Hawaii.

Aloha, Hawaii. Aloha, Retirement.

Melvin and I are excited to embark on my retirement in Honolulu, Hawaii. We are ready to experience all that Honolulu has to offer.

It’s Official…Retired After 43 Years!

Farewell, as I have retired from the Houston Parks and Recreation Department, effective March 1, 2024. I have immensely enjoyed every...

Ready to Begin My Retirement Journey!

Upon getting settled in my seat on United Airlines, after boarding the plane to begin my retirement journey with a vacation to Honolulu,...

Pound Cake, Anyone?

Recently, I discovered Sweet Neecy's cake mix on Facebook. I purchased four different flavors, vanilla, red velvet, spice and chocolate....

Baby, It’s Cold Outside!

Stay safe and warm as we endure this cold snap in Houston and surrounding areas.

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2024

Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister, activist, and political philosopher who was one of the most prominent leaders in...

WINE AND CHEESE? YES, PLEASE!

Celebrates the classic iconic pairing with 6 hand-selected European wines by the glass, and includes suggested cheese pairings, tasting...

Beautiful Ballerina, Lauren

It is such a joy to watch you dance! Keep up the great work. ❤️

Gee’s Bend Quilting Retreat

This past November, 8-11, I was fortunate to attend one of the four per year, Gee's Bend Quilting Retreats in Raymond, Mississippi (30...

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