Leaving So Soon, February?

Whoosh. That’s how fast the month seemed to go by. A blip. A blink. It was a good one, though. We had some cold weather, which is always nice in winter. I spent some time in Austin, which is always nice in any season. I finished The Goldfinch and read all of Good Lord Bird, both satisfyingly hefty reads. I turned “fifty-too fabulous” and celebrated my first-born turning 24 (whaaa?). Yeah, February was short, sweet, and swift.

Some friends and I spent my birthday visiting the amazing Houston Museum of Fine Arts, a place where I really should hang out more often.

The birthday celebrations continued with a lovely brunch hosted by some dear friends who also happen to be fabulous chefs, a serendipitous combination.

I enjoyed many leisurely days in Austin with family and friends, and, at times, all on my own.

hello, red bud tree!

yes, those docks are still resting on the rocks down there in the big limestone pit that once was Lake Travis

My first baby, Patrick, turned 24, despite my best efforts to keep him like this:

Finally, a colorful day in the Houston Heights, which is always a day well-spent.

shrimp tacos

So what’s in store for March?  Paris!  Stay tuned.  Same bat channel; same bat time.