by Tracy | Jul 29, 2017 | Food, Garden
I grow various potted herbs on my backporch and use them for cooking. Having the herbs close by makes it easy for me to run out and snip a sprig whenever I want to spice up a dish. Some of my herbs were started from seeds while others were bought as starter plants. I... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 25, 2017 | Books, Reading
As I finished reading Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald, I felt sadness for this intriguing woman who never reached her full potential – not as a woman, nor as an artist, dancer, or writer. Written by Therese Anne Fowler, Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald is a fictionalized... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 20, 2017 | Everything Else, Viewpoint
You’re probably wondering why I popped a cork on a bottle of champagne this week. Well, I hit a major milestone, or at least to me, it’s a major milestone. My journey began 23 ½ years ago when I was offered a job in Information Technology at Fidelity Investments. The... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 18, 2017 | Food, Recipe
I sent a request for favorite recipes to my family, and my niece, Jen, responded with many delectable choices. One of her favorites is a muffin recipe that she and her sister, Jessie, baked with their Grandma (my Mother) when they were young girls. Jen’s Blueberry... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 15, 2017 | Everything Else, Movies
Lion, the movie, is the incredible true story of five year old Saroo who lives in a small rural village near Khandwa, India in the 1980s. He adores his older brother, Guddu, and accompanies him one night to find work. The brothers become separated, and Saroo gets on... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 11, 2017 | Restaurant, Travel
The other day, some of my girlfriends and I travelled to Japan for lunch then hopped over to Thailand and India to do some sightseeing before returning to Texas. Our Girlfriends Asian Tour was fabulous and very enlightening. My friends, Lori, MaryAnn, Sue, and Karen,... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 6, 2017 | Food, Recipe
On my recent trip to see my sister, Tara, we hung out in the mornings drinking coffee and nibbling on her delicious homemade granola. Tara’s granola recipe is easy to make and gluten and sugar free. It does have some honey that adds a hint of sweetness. However, I... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 4, 2017 | Izzie
Mom and I are having a happy Fourth of July as we celebrate our country’s independence. First thing this morning, Mom put out our flag. Mom told me we were going to be in a parade and said I needed to get dressed up for the festivities. However, she said I didn’t have... read more 
by Tracy | Jul 2, 2017 | Travel
I’m an Iowa girl living in Texas. At least once a year, I travel back to Iowa to visit my family. This year, I flew into Sioux City to spend a few days with my sister, Tara, and her husband, Mark. Let me share a few photos from my quick trip to Iowa. As we flew over... read more
