Exploring Buffalo Bayou Park
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Exploring Buffalo Bayou Park

On a beautiful Sunday morning, I headed out to explore one of Houston’s green spaces – Buffalo Bayou Park.  With miles of paved trails, it’s a popular walking, running, and biking spot.  I headed out early on this urban adventure to beat the heat and the crowds. Buffalo Bayou Park is a ten-mile stretch from … Continue reading

Like A Bosscat
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Like A Bosscat

Recently my dear friend Hope came into Houston and we headed over to Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, a new hot spot in H-town I had been wanting to try. If you are a whiskey fan, this spot is a must.  Their whiskey room is just flat out cool. They have a ton of craft cocktails … Continue reading

Bosscat’s Southsider
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Bosscat’s Southsider

As a picky cocktail connoisseur, I needed a few minutes to decipher the extensive craft cocktails list at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations.  So did my friend Hope.  Bartender Dave came to our rescue and was a huge help in the cocktail decision dilemma. This southern girl ended up going with the Southsider. Guess it was … Continue reading

United’s New Techie Terminal
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United’s New Techie Terminal

They say everything is bigger in Texas.  Well, that holds true for the new United Terminal C North opening in March.  For a segment on Houston Life, the show I host, I got a sneak peek at the new terminal which features tech integrated dinning. The new 265,000 square foot terminal is a significant upgrade … Continue reading

Wings Over Water
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Wings Over Water

It’s a massive metal sculpture slowly flapping its wings over a fountain of bubbling water. As the wings moves it sings a swan’s song in tandem to the sounds of the flowing water. Wings Over Water is an art installation on the new Plaza at Avenida Houston. It is stately in daylight, but mesmerizing at … Continue reading

Going Batty at Sunset at Waugh Drive Bat Colony in Houston, Texas
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Going Batty at Sunset at Waugh Drive Bat Colony in Houston, Texas

Not every city can claim a bat colony, but Houston can.  At the Waugh Drive Bat Colony at sunset, a cloud of bats takes flight, almost nightly.  More than 250,000 Mexican free-tailed bats emerge from underneath the bridge at sunset for their nightly flight to feed on insects. Bet you didn’t know bats show up … Continue reading

Culinary Adventure In H-town
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Culinary Adventure In H-town

My friend Hope and I decided to go on a culinary adventure in Houston.  It was a Saturday splurge and the goal was to find interesting places to eat and drink. So off we went to start the day with brunch.  We headed over to the Heights since I’d already found a gem of a … Continue reading

Boomtown Coffee
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Boomtown Coffee

Great latte and breakfast taco….think I’m in love with Boomtown Coffee.  I got up this morning wanting to try a new spot for coffee and after searching on Google, I decided on Boomtown Coffee in the cool and eclectic Heights neighborhood in Houston. Sipping my almond milk latte outside on a lovely Saturday morning absolutely … Continue reading