Today I had an opportunity to meet a lady from Flower Mound and start up a conversation. I was craving a Bailey's Cream/Kahlua with a fresh cup of hot coffee. As luck would have it, I met a lady who sat two stools down from me and we had a three-hour long conversation about the history of Flower Mound. This is what was so surprising, and I'd love to know from you if you have heard about this and are they doing palm recognition with credit cards in your area? What the lady told me; was so bizarre I had to look it up and she was telling me the truth about a recent experience she had in Dallas. All she needed was her palm and a credit card, shop, then leave the store. I have not had this experience, but then again, I shop locally. Here is exactly what I learned today from the Dallas Expres... 03/18/2025

Get ready for boot-stompin’ fun — Rodeo Austin is back now through Saturday, March 29 at the Travis County Exposition Center, and there’s something for everyone!Tickets start at just $15, which gets you into the fairgrounds and includes a nightly concert following the ProRodeo. Just looking to explore the fairgrounds? Snag a ticket for $10.  Parking is $20 — purchase online or at the gate. ♦This year’s concert lineup is star-studded — think Luke Grimes, Ella Langley, Robert Earl Keen, Dashboard Confessional, Tracy Lawrence, and more!♦ Pro tip: Don’t miss out on The Outdoor Stage showcasing rising artists and Austin-based talent, and be sure to check out the 100X Dance Hall for live music, cocktails, and a spin around the dance floor.♦ ProRodeo action kicks off nightly at 7 p.m. (except ... 03/23/2025

Photo Journalism by Patricia Feager Spring is an invitation to witness new buds on trees, birds returning to where you live, feeling the weather break from cold to warm, and perhaps witness new baby birds or other animals.  If you accept the invitation something new can take your breath away. There may be days when the wind that blows across your face are warm, and it feels refreshing. You may feel like getting up earlier, so you don't miss anything because you feel energized.  Spring may cause you to change your habits and eat a healthier breakfast to fuel your day to do more ambitious things outdoors. Or, on a rainy day stay indoors and clean out your closets or kitchen cabinets. You may even feel like whistling while your work.  You may notice there is more joy coming your way, espec... 03/23/2025

This was my daughter's Maine Coon when she moved to Switzerland many years ago. He was such a big cat, lovable, and very curious too. She is still on her second Maine Coon. All three of these pictures are the same Maine Coon. When he passed away, she was heartbroken but her current Maine Coon, not featured on this post is just as curious and lovable but not as big as the previous one.   You can take the girl out of Maine but you can't takethe Maine Cat away from the Girl  Happy Wordless Wednesday 03/19/2025