by billyzh | Nov 28, 2008 | Family, Holidays, Politics
As I looked out across the yard after stuffing myself like the Thanksgiving turkey back in the house, I began to count, “1,2,3.. No, wait. 1,2,3,4,5…8 dogs?” It had been quite a houseful. But I had no idea that many canines were wandering the property as...
by billyzh | Nov 26, 2008 | Family, Holidays, Pets, Travel
If you are traveling today over the rivers and through the wood to perhaps Grandmother’s house as you go, you will appreciate this little tail, or tale I should say of sorts. In my family, we come from different states to gather in Texas for the holidays. I...
by billyzh | Nov 25, 2008 | Family, Holidays
Thankfulness. Gratitude. Abundance. Blessing. Words that sum up Thanksgiving. At least, words that used to be part of what Thanksgiving in Amercia used to be like and still can be in my humble opinion. No family is perfect. Believe me. I would never try to give you...
by billyzh | Nov 18, 2008 | Family, Holidays, Travel, Vacations
For those of you who like to reminisce during the holidays, there is one memory I would personally prefer to forget. But alas, such will not be the case. In light of the fact that a few of the girls and I paid homage to the new 007 James Bond film this past weekend,...
by billyzh | Sep 15, 2008 | Family, Spirituality
Wash on Monday. Iron on Tuesday. Mend on Wednesday. Churn on Thursday. Clean on Friday. Bake on Saturday. If you are not familiar with these daily chores of the week, you can do a little research at a site that references “a week in the life of” Laura...
by billyzh | Sep 14, 2008 | Career/Job, Family, Women/Relationships
As I sat pondering the next words I would pen while pouring over the book I have been working on for the past two years, Suze Orman could be heard from my TV offering up her wisdom to those in need of financial advice. I had just switched channels. Only moments...
