These posts address personal aspects of my life experience.
Today, March 2, is the 175th anniversary of the Republic of Texas. We still recognize this as an important day in our state. When I was young, Texas Independence Day was even a school holiday. We were the Republic of Texas from 1836-1846, after winning a revolution with Mexico. People who have lived in Texas […]
Continue reading →One of the best things about living in Houston is the food. This city has so much to offer and so many varieties of foods and restaurants. Our dining establishments best reflect our cultural diversity. You can eat anything in Houston. For example: • Saag paneer to craft beer • Barbeque to Vindaloo • Banh […]
Continue reading →The clear winner of the Super Bowl was Fox! Selling ad time for $3.5 million a spot, they garnered significant revenues. Combine this with the viewership, securing the President for an interview with his loyal opposition Bill O’Reilly and an exciting game, they gained the most benefit. The game was interesting and exciting to watch […]
Continue reading →For more years than I can remember, I have been attending the Greater Houston Partnership’s annual State of the City luncheon. The current Mayor addresses an audience of 1200 – 1500 people and updates the crowd, filled with business and civic leaders, on the state of the city. In all these years, the luncheon has […]
Continue reading →I confess. In July, I received a speeding ticket. It was shortly after relocating my Dad to the Assisted Living facility near our home and incorporating his more demanding care into our daily lives. He had desperately needed me to run an errand for him before work. Like most stressed and crazed people, I had […]
Continue reading →During the Tucscon shootings, 9 year old Christina-Taylor Green was killed. The President reminded us of her ideal of democracy and asked us to look at our actions through her eyes. As well, the loss of her life just left me deeply saddened. As a mother of a child the same age, I could not […]
Continue reading →We can thank organized labor for the concept of the weekend in America. Dating back to the early 1900’s, labor began pushing for 5 day work weeks. By 1940, the concept had penetrated the workforce and Americans now consider it a right to have the weekend off from work. Yet, technology has changed this. When […]
Continue reading →As I mentioned, this Blog is not just about politics but about my life. And in my life, I care for my Dad who is not in the best of health. Through this caregiving process, I spend countless hours at the VA Hospital in Houston – our country’s own version of “socialized” medicine. We clearly […]
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