Those of you who know me, know I grew up in Austin, Texas. My dear friend Margeaux first took me canoeing on Lake Austin (now named Ladybird Lake) when I was in my early 20s. I was always very fond of canoeing the calm lake and seeing the city from a …
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The Palace Hotel San Francisco, CA
I recently had the pleasure of staying in the iconic Palace Hotel in the heart of downtown San Francisco. This hotel was originally built in 1875 and later fully rebuilt after the devastating earthquake and fire of 1906. It was completely rebuilt and …
Hudson’s On The Bend, Lake Travis Texas
I was recently home in Lake Travis for a week and got to dine at one of the best restaurants in the area Hudson's On the Bend. This long time favorite country fine dining restaurant is a great choice for any special occasion. We …
Kayaking on Lady Bird Lake, Austin Texas
One of the many reasons why I love Austin is because of the weather. In the winter time the weather never gets too cold for too long. On a recent trip home, the weather was a high of 80 for two days straight in mid December! My mom and I decided …
Ring Mountain Hike, Corte Madera California
While Steve and I were visiting the Fowler family for Thanksgiving in Marin County we got to take a beautiful scenic hike called Ring Mountain. The main trailhead is off of Paradise Drive and parking is off the side of the road. It's about a 30 …
Two Days in NYC
We arrived in New York city on August 13, 2012 and spent two action packed days there. Our first day was sunny and gorgeous, so we got to take in the beautiful weather and jogged around Central Park. We stayed in the Theater District near Times …
Fowler Honeymoon Begins, August 2012
August 12, 2012 the Fowler Honeymoon begins! Via Hawaiian Airlines, Steven and I flew from Honolulu to New York City. After having a couple of Pualani gold cocktail drinks, eating some complimentary food, putting up with a whinny toddler kicking …
My Weekend in Los Angeles, California
I have a love-hate relationship with Los Angeles, California. I love to visit L.A. because there is so much to do, the food is amazing, there is gorgeous sunny weather, beautiful beaches, great shopping, but I hate L.A. because everything is very …
Dinner at Old Town Mexican Cafe, San Diego
One of my favorite Mexican restaurants in the mainland is in San Diego, Old Town Mexican Cafe. I got to stop in the last time I was in San Diego for a Mexican feast! I really love this place! The food is a casual no frills eatery that …
Lambert’s Cafe in Sikeston, Missouri
Okay, what the heck was I doing in Missouri? And where the heck is Sikeston?!! Well, my little sisters happen to go to college in Cape Girardeau, Southeast Missouri State University and about an hour and a half away from there is a famous country …