Blogs from Beaumont, Texas, United States, North America - page 6

I think I landed in Texas when I was about three years old. Don't remember much about that time. My family used to tell me the stories though. My mother says I was conceived in Hawaii. My father was a Marine pilot from Ohio or thereabouts. My mother was from good old southeast Texas. I never paid attention to where or how they met. Before I was born, my mother and father moved to Miami Beach, Florida. My father was a Sullivan from Irish decent. Nothing doing but that the first born was to be a Patrick or Patricia. A girl, Ta Da! At some point we migrated to one of the Carolinas where my brother was born. My father was either wanting his old family name preserved in his children or he had a really ... read more

Do you need cookies for school or work? Chances are that you will need more than a dozen. Luckily my son is grown and out of school. With so many little ones with allergies, I'd hate to worry about that. At least my coworkers are adults and will ask the ingredients if they may have an allergy. These are some of my favorites to please my work crowd. This first one is my top favorite. I first found it in a Southern Living cookbook and copied it to an index card. By doubling this recipe, making several batches and having a couple of hours to myself in the kitchen, I end up with quite a few more cookies than the recipe predicts. Cake Mix Oatmeal Cookies: Single recipe says it will make 5 dozen cookies. 1 ... read more

As the new year begins, I think of all the things that need to be done. No, not all the little things, but the bigger things for security and peace of mind in our lives. If I should die before I wake..... Texas law mandates that should you die without a properly executed will, the state could direct whatever you have to whomever or wherever the state decides, including the state's own coffer. Hearsay advice leads you to believe that you can leave behind a handwritten will or that everything will automatically go to your spouse. Nay, nay, good friend, not quite as easy as that. The over-the-counter and internet forms may not be recognized by Texas law either. Your bank will have to lock all your business with them, including bank accounts, upon your death. ... read more

I am not overly fond of the month of January. Holidays are over, holiday decorations must be dismantled and stored, bleak and dreary weather, endless sports games and fashions that you don't care for. There's nothing to do. I sound like a bored teenager!!! There's plenty to do in southeast Texas and especially in my Golden Triangle area of Orange, Port Arthur and Beaumont! The elections, local, state and federal are shouting at us! Our local primary will be held March 4th. Please exercise your right to voice your opinion on how you want your personal, community, county, state and government business tended. Please register to vote if you have not done so already. I try to host a monthly birthday party for friends and friends of friends. It's always so much fun. There is so ... read more

I hope that every one of you had a joyful Christmas holiday and that all will enjoy a great and safe New Year. I can only wish and hope that each of us will get the opportunity in the coming year to visit, hug and enjoy each other. I am still in the US although my heart remains in the Yucatan. I have not spent much time at my home; I'm still vacationing! I will pursue gainful employment after the first of the year. Please update your new books and devises with my info (that's the same) so that we will stay in touch: email: pattusa@gmail.com ; cell: 409 882 4989. Those with my Mexico cell number, don't call !! It doesn't work here! In every language I wish you all a bright, fulfilling 2008. Love ... read more