Guest post by Carrie Newhouse. Texas is already scorching hot by the Fourth of July. Luckily, Texans have plenty of spring fed rivers to help them cool off, chill out and laze away. This spring has provided more than enough rain to keep the rivers flowing, so let’s explore some of the best spots and… Read more »
Guest post by Carrie Newhouse. Paris is one of the most visited cities in the world, but there are a few things you need to know before making your first trek to the City of Lights. These are all things I’d wish I’d known before my maiden voyage to France. 1. Amp up your cardio…. Read more »
Guest post by Carrie Newhouse. When I was 15 going on 16, I got my passport. Unlike most Texas residents, I skipped over the fairly short drive to Mexico and went all the way to Peru. Why? Well, mostly because Peru sounded totally amazing. Also, my church was not going on a mission trip to… Read more »
Are you a primitive camper that soaks up the rawness of nature and could survive on berries and woodchips? Or do you immediately regret your agreement to leave the city limits and the all important cell towers that connect you to society? Happily, there is a hybrid of camping created just for any crew that… Read more »
Guest post by Carrie Newhouse. On a road trip, sometimes I love to sit in silence and contemplate the beautiful scenery around me as I…totally fall asleep, leaving the driver bored and on the verge of conking out at the wheel. This is a less than ideal situation for all involved, especially the road trippers… Read more »
Guest post by our favorite Texan, Carrie Newhouse In Southeast Texas, we don’t really experience these things that people in other parts of the US have dubbed “seasons,” so I’m often lost when trying to tell people about events that occur in specific times of the year. Yes, yes, I understand that there are solstices… Read more »
Guest post by Carrie Newhouse. Flying the friendly skies with your oldest and bestest friends always sounds like THE BEST VACATION EVER. I have a friend who accidentally invited her pals on her would-be honeymoon because she thought it would be so much fun. This offer was quickly revoked after her spouse reminded her of… Read more »
Guest post by Carrie Newhouse, our resident Texas expert. Everyone knows about the grand tradition of Texas high school football. It’s been well documented in the movies Varsity Blues and Friday Night Lights, as well as in the TV version of Friday Night Lights. High school football saturates small-town Texas life and verges on being… Read more »
Guest post by Carrie Newhouse, a slightly macabre Texas native. I’ve endured the long, long, oh so very long drive across Texas more than a few times. These hours upon hours in the car can lead to the contemplation of the many wonders of life and, after nine or ten hours without another state line… Read more »
