How to Plan 2024: Annual Calendar Excel Tool
As we look ahead to the new year, it’s easy to get in the weeds and miss the big picture. I like to plan the year ahead by taking a 30,000-foot view each year. I created this annual calendar Excel tool to look at my yearly calendar. Download the 2024 Annual Calander Excel Tool Over…
Read MoreSetting Personal Priorities during the 2020 Coronavirus Outbreak
Two facts: #1: Dallas County issued a shelter in place order today until April 4, 2020 (at the earliest). #2: I stepped on the scale this morning and gained 3.5 pounds in the last week. As the reality of the coronavirus outbreak sets in for me and the people I love, one of my big…
Read MoreDo you speak Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Carnival, whatever you call it in whatever accent you have is upon us! Technically, it’s this coming Tuesday (Feb 25th). Mardi Gras “season” officially starts the 12th night after Christmas with parties and parades building up to Mardi Gras day. How much Mardi Gras do you speak? Lundi Gras (Lun-dee graw)…
Read MoreWhat’s there to do in Dallas…
Where to stay: The Hotel Crescent Court or Hotel Zaza are wonderfully located in the Uptown area of Dallas with plenty of restaurants and entertainment well located in walking distance. https://www.crescentcourt.com and https://www.hotelzaza.com, respectively. Coffee: https://ascensiondallas.com (Crescent location) http://www.crookedtreecoffeehouse.com Fine Dining https://uchirestaurants.com https://fearingsrestaurant.com Supper Club with Music and Dancing https://www.cloverclubdallas.com Other Dining https://www.sixtyvines.com https://trulucks.com https://www.mesomaya.com Entertainment https://www.nashersculpturecenter.org https://klydewarrenpark.org…
Read MoreRick Steves & the Value of Travel.
After spending 4 months a year for the last 30 years living out of a suitcase, Rick Steves reflects on the value of thoughtful travel. Sharing lessons learned from Iran to El Salvador and from India to Denmark, Steves tells why spending all that time and money away from home has broadened his perspective, enriched…
Read MoreTravel Tips for London, Paris & Italy
My good friend Krissy recently reached out for travel tips for London, Paris & Italy which I absolutely love to give. Here’s the question Krissy asked: Here’s the travel tips for London, Paris & Italy I shared with Krissy & her friends. On London Travel Tips & Advice London is overwhelmingly large and spread out…
Read MoreI Woke Up This Morning
I woke up this morning. Since we are all destined for a dirt nap; I count waking up a good thing. This morning was a little different than my morning just five nights ago. I’m in the middle of sailing around the British Virgin Islands with Paul, Ann, Justin & Jennifer. I woke up feeling…
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