We are back from a quick, one-night trip to the coast with Irie and Tiki! We usually go to the beach for several days but this was an unusual circumstance. We needed to visit a nursing home about an hour’s drive from the coast. John is the guardian to his aunt and three elderly cousins …
From annual dog-friendly summer events to gardens that welcome dogs year-round, following are a few of the dog friendly botanical gardens from coast to coast where you and your dog can literally stop and smell the roses. It’s been said that “Friendship is like a beautiful garden. The more you put into it, the more …
Why Hang Ten when you can Hang 16 or 18? Taking to their surfboards, dogs will transform into Moondoggies in the Ohana Surf & Skate Surf Dog Competition in Galveston, Texas on July 16, 2017. Celebrating five years of “Fun, Fun, Fun” in the sun for our furry friends, approximately 30 canines who dream of …
Years ago, when we first wrote our Day Trips from Austin guidebook, we sat down with the publisher’s publicist to create a list of “talking points” about the book. The first one–and one I brought up in every book interview–was the fact that day trips gave you “the chance to be a traveler in your …
Even if you’re not an HGTV lover like I am, you’re no doubt familiar with Chip and Joanna Gaines of “Fixer Upper.” From the show to a bestselling book to an upcoming magazine, the couple has launched a Texas-sized career that features their own paint line, rugs, furniture, and more. And, just over a year …