Author Archives: Naima
A killdeer adds excitement with their “broken wing”.
I loaded up my small brown pal, Miss Beaker, and headed to the closest lake. Although I can’t cool off from the heat with a dip in the White Rock Lake murky waters, Beaker can. We arrived just as the … Continue reading
The plus sides of the Gulf Coast: Go to Port A!
Many people hear about the Texas Gulf Coast and are not enthused about going. They worry about oil in the water, ugly off shore oil rigs, and dirty water. The Gulf Coast has a bad rap but you just have … Continue reading
Snake… Does that word make you shudder?
We’ve all seen the pictures of dead snakes and comments such as “the best snake is a dead snake” but do we all know why we kill snakes? A complete misunderstanding of these animals. Fear. I’ve seen too many dead … Continue reading
My ode to summer.
This is the time of year I start reading the intense griping on Facebook regarding the hot weather. People staying inside, mad they’re sweating and ready for winter. It boggles my mind and makes me want to shout out loud … Continue reading
The driest, windiest place on Earth.
I found myself in the driest and windiest place last week. Amarillo. I looked up the driest and windiest place in the world and most sites claim Antarctica as the driest, windiest and coldest place on Earth. Take cold out … Continue reading
Springtime in the outdoors.
Springtime Springtime Springtime! Here in Dallas, Texas it has not been my favorite Spring due to the temperature. We were often teased with warm days followed by deep freezes. My thermostat was all over the place! But I think we … Continue reading
I made it 3.5 months “no shampoo”.
In January I decided to get rid of the chemicals I was using on my hair in exchange for the “no poo method” (baking soda and apple cider vinegar). (Read the blog from January). Things started off greasy yet encouraging … Continue reading
Trophy Club Park and Lake Grapevine.
Saturday I decided to take my nephew out on an adventure. He wasn’t too keen on the idea and kept requesting to watch tractor videos on my iphone. I pushed through his crankiness and told him I got a message … Continue reading
Remember your dreams.
My exact dreams change but one thing that stays constant is that I want to make a difference. I usually have a good idea of where I want to go and how I want to get there. And for me, … Continue reading