Red Hats After a Year Break

 

It's been over a year since I was able to attend a Red Hat event.  Partially due to the pandemic, but also due to scheduling.  However, the stars aligned today and I've dug out the proper attire.  Mister has dropped me off and the fun is about to begin.  As usual, I do so enjoy watching the exchanges that go on as friends see one another after a gap in time.  It warms the heart.  Queen Cynthia is sharing the birthday certificate with all as we missed the May meetings.  This is a birthday celebration for ALL.

Member Evening at the Arboretum

 Mister has once again snagged tickets to an evening at the Arboretum.  The temperature is decent and a walk will do us both some good.  As we arrive, I notice that the statues I had been expecting have arrived.  ZimSculpt is all throughout the gardens, however, I will only show a few.  Y'all need to go and see them yourselves.

Brewery Hop Home from Abilene

 Traveling back home to Dallas on a Saturday is unusual for us.  It's normal to be on Sunday and few opportunities to stop are available, however, today is a bit different.  A quick search shows a brewery fairly close to the interstate and it's a new one to us so that's a bonus.  The town itself is new to me - Baird, TX.  Downtown is a quiet street with  an old railroad depot functioning as a museum at one end.

Jacob Graduation

 Another grandson is hitting the "High School Graduation" milestone.  These years just seem to by flying by at an ever-increasing speed. The rational me knows that is not actually happening, but it sure feels like it.  At any rate, the after-work, made dash to Abilene is under way and we arrive at the center with only moments before it is time to go in.  That gives us time for a few pics.  Yep, crazy hair alert going on here.

Spring at White Rock Lake

 Out of the house.  That is the plan.  Thinking about the lake area where the pelicans hang out has us with that destination in our sights.  It's an overcast, kinda wet day and absolutely beautiful at the lake, BUT - very few birds to see.  Maybe it's a time of year thing.  We're not sure.  There are some ducks and geese on land so all it not a total loss.

Birthday Season Fun (and Zoo time too)

 May has arrived and "Birthday Season" came along too.  Well, a shortened one at least.  I am leaving town on the 6th so, it's a grab while we can thing.  

Today is breakfast at Communion Cafe and we are treated to cartoons this beautiful Saturday morning.  Real cartoons.  The kind this old woman remembers.

Easter Weekend - Family, Food, Furry Friends, and Fun

 Easter Weekend has arrived and it's just us again.  We've decided a little bit of family would be nice and still have the chance to wander together so we are off to the Lake Whitney area.  Jen and her crew are camping there for the weekend and we are just gonna stop by and spend a couple of hours.  But first --- coffee.  Overflow Coffee Company in T B Bond Emporium is perfect.  We are able to nab a seat and people watch for a bit.