Well, that's about it from north Texas. We've laughed, we've cried, we've lived times others would say were best forgotten. I picked up a little Texas twang, so you'll have to forgive me when you see me next. It's inescapable when you're immerse

Hey, all.Not a lot to write tonight.  I'm still a little bummed about my embarassment in Fort Worth, but more so by the ease in which Stef made new friends today.  Whereas I had to cajole him into a picture with pretty young women during last year'

Whew!  Thankfully, all this fun is winding down and in no time we'll be putting the chairs in the wagon.  Not much going on as of late.  Tuesday was spent visiting with assorted relatives, to include cousins that I haven't seen for many, many year

Hey, ya'll.Let's see . . . the weekend has kept me jumping like a farm girl at her first dance.  Sorry, I just couldn't resist . . . Stef's hockey camp ended on Friday afternoon with little fanfare.  Instead of hugs and tears that one might find at

Subj: Message from north Texas.  Stop.  Priority: High.  Stop.  To: All my little buddies.  Stop.Text:  The storm has passed and I have survived.  Stop.Okay, I'm still a dork.  Stop.The thing with me and tornadoes goes way, way back.  It see

Captain's log . . . Days 3, 4, and 5 (although I've already lost count as the boredom is making it difficult to keep track).I think that I'll have to make this reunion thing a leap-year gig at best; any more often would simply drive me crazy.  Mind

Hi, all.  For those of you not aware, I've once again departed on a fabulous adventure that removes the boy, the wife, and myself from the confines of tepid little Eugene in search of hockey excellence.  It seems that last year's e-mail chronicle