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2 points Attended an evening performance of CHRISTMAS Belles at the Greater Lewisville Community Theatre. What a hoot! My friend Janye was in the play – and that made it so much fun. Local theatres are little gems and I … Continue reading →

December, my “C” month has started. And, baby, it’s cold outside. Better heat things up with new experiences. 2 points A new activity this month is starting a CLUB – a book club. Hadn’t done this intentionally to match up … Continue reading →

2 points This month was all about BRIDES. Earlier this month I went to my friend’s daughter’s wedding and this past Saturday, I went to my daughter’s BRIDAL SHOWER. Nothing brings a mother more joy than sharing in her children’s … Continue reading →

The pressure is mounting. Just today and tomorrow to catch up with my entries for my B month. Here they are, in no particular order time-wise: 2 points Went to BISHOP Arts District, five minutes from downtown Dallas. This is … Continue reading →

2 points A week ago I went with a friend to hear a BAND – the Texas Instruments Jazz Band. Imagine 18 engineers and scientists cranking out jazz and then upgrade that image. This band was talented, entertaining, versatile and … Continue reading →

1/2 point This is a new rating but I had lunch at Lavendou BISTRO Provencal. Had been curious about this restaurant and my sister and I were in search of a “girl’s lunch.” Was undecided about whether this would count … Continue reading →

2 points Started off the month with a new BURGER – one from a cow that grazed only on grass. No hormones, additives or oyster bars for this bovine. Great place called The Grazing Cow, with the best pomegranate lemonade … Continue reading →

October, my A month, went by so quickly. Need to tidy up loose ends so I can begin my B month. Last-minute accomplishments: 2 points Having never baked an apple pie, I decided to give it a try but on … Continue reading →

2 Points Choosing a new subject to study each month is part of living the abc life. For A, it’s ANTELOPES. They’re beautiful and, if nothing else, have some of the best names: the dik-dik, eland, klipspringer, bushbuck, tsessebe, kudu, … Continue reading →

1 Point Robert Hinkle, the author of Call Me Lucky, A Texan in Hollywood, writes about his days in Hollywood, where he taught Rock Hudson to talk like a Texan and James Dean to act like a cowboy for the … Continue reading →