Detox Weekend at Deer Lake Lodge
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Detox Weekend at Deer Lake Lodge

Detox – sounds like a negative word, but really it’s a chance to rebound, renew, and refresh.  I got to do that at Deer Lake Lodge and Spa.  I went through a multifaceted cleansing program at the 50-acre rustic-chic resort that’s also a green-constructed health haven.  Many of the buildings are refurbished ship containers. By … Continue reading

Amarillo by Morning
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Amarillo by Morning

In the words of George Strait’s hit song, “Amarillo by morning, Amarillo’s where I’ll be.”  Don’t just cruise through the Texas Panhandle, make a stop in Amarillo.  I spent a Saturday morning exploring this panhandle city.  You might be surprised to find a grand canyon you can explore and a rather unusual Route 66 roadside … Continue reading

Cacao Pudding From Deer Lake Lodge
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Cacao Pudding From Deer Lake Lodge

It's so decadent and it's healthy!  I learned this recipe from April Ree during a weekend stay at Deer Lake Lodge.   Did you know chocolate is a fermented food???  I didn't.  It's another reason dark chocolate and especially cacao are good for you. Cacao Pudding 4 avocados (can use less) 1/4 cup organic coconut … Continue reading

There Really is a Prada in West Texas
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There Really is a Prada in West Texas

To the fashionista, Prada is a holy grail.  But a Prada store on a desert highway, literally in the middle of nowhere in West Texas?  No, it’s not a mirage.  There really is a Prada store on U.S. Highway 90. Peer through the store window and you might notice something is off kilter with only … Continue reading

Wild West Love Affair at Bryan Museum
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Wild West Love Affair at Bryan Museum

One of the largest collections of artifacts and documents of the American West is in Galveston.  Whether you’re a history buff, American West fan, or art lover, you’ll be fascinated by the collection at the Bryan Museum. The journey back through time starts with the building itself is historic.  From 1902 to 1987 it was … Continue reading

Swing by the Sea in Galveston
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Swing by the Sea in Galveston

When you think of Galveston, golf may not be the first thing that pops into your mind. But if you want to take a swing by the sea, head over to Moody Gardens Golf Course. On this seaside course, you can tee it up on fairways line with over 500 palm trees swaying in the … Continue reading

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

The Tremont House
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The Tremont House

Galveston is a historic city with incredible Victorian architecture.  At the end of the 1800s it was known as the “New York of the South.”  The 1900 Hurricane when over 6,000 people perished changed things, but this port city rebuilt and has a rich history equal to cities like Charleston or New Orleans.  Once the … Continue reading