Yesterday the Kimbell Art Museum unveiled the final design by Renzo Piano Building Workshop for a new  museum building located to the west of its existing building. The existing building is considered a landmark of modern architecture and was designed by Louis I. Kahn. From the Kimbell Art Museum News Site: Slated to open in 2013, the new building... [Read more...]

I found this recipe on Self.com. It looks to be perfect for a Memorial Day appetizer. Best part is that it's a healthy alternative to the usual chip and dip variety of appetizer that is usually served at these types of get gatherings. Mexican Tuna Tostadas (Recipe and Photo Courtesy Self.com) 8 corn tortillas (6 inches each) 3 tablespoons canola oil... [Read more...]

So, I'm looking at recently released movies so that I can have an idea of what I want to add to my Netflix cue. Hot Tub Time Machine looks interesting, but I'm not really sure. I found this review on Beyond the Trailer and I think I'm leaning towards giving it a try. I mean it is John Cusack and I am in that age group that still considers Lloyd Dobler to be the... [Read more...]

So, I'm a big proponent of green living. And in being a proponent of green living but also being a total cheapskate, I tend to lean towards living green on the cheap. However, that is not to say that I don't fantasize about not only having the money, but being willing to part with it in my efforts to go green. I suspect that if I keep up my cheapskate tendencies,... [Read more...]

While you wait for Chuy's to open, how about giving Fred's Texas Cafe a try? I just learned that it was featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives last year. Check it out on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5_rjihgbb4 Let me know how the food is! Read More →

Cowtown Wakepark is the first wakeboarding park in the nation to be built in an urban area. The park will be built along the Trinity River near Northside Dr. From the Trinity River Vision Authority Press Releass: “Cowtown Wakepark will be one of the shining stars of the dynamic improvements happening on the Trinity River right now,” TRVA executive director... [Read more...]

We live in a time of technology, technology, and hey, why not throw in some more technology? A new Smartphone comes out just about every week, along with the latest apps (my friend just showed me her newest one – an app to keep track of her menstruation cycle! …sorry guys). We are now able to watch 3D movies and TELEVISION in our homes (this one is CRAZY... [Read more...]

If you are trying to figure out what to do for your mom for Mother's Day, this video might help. Mary Olivar of Whole Foods gives some food ideas that mom will love. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_yXVLAn4Hg Read More →

Ready to welcome guests into your new pad? Keep the party alive with the right beats. I generally choose music with solid beats and minimal “emo.” Here are some tracks that will keep the conversation moving and the guests moving. (Each song links to the song on YouTube.) Bandoleros, Don Omar Feat. Tego Calderon: A chill vibe with a throwback to The... [Read more...]

  This has got to be one of the coolest things I have ever heard of. Did you know that you can lease Mother Nature? Ok, that doesn't sound quite right. Rent Mother Nature is a service that allows you to purchase a lease for a natural harvest or even livestock. Here is how it works: They do the farming. They have a network of farmers who are dedicated... [Read more...]