Rosalinda
Texas born, small town girl who always felt like I had lived other lives in other places. I went off to college and somehow ended up in beautiful San Antonio. I met my future husband who had lived other lives in other places. After getting married, we moved out of state. Once we had our little souvenir, we moved back to Texas with a baby boy. Later, we added a daughter to complete the family. I work full-time as a school librarian and, on occasion, find time to do a little traveling and a little sleeping.
Tips for Teens and Social Distancing
My sixteen year old son had just scheduled his driving test to get that powerful milestone of teenagers everywhere: his license. He had just gotten hired at his first job and worked...
Little Free Libraries: A Great Resource During Trying Times
I’m a lover of libraries in all sizes and categories. Academic libraries put me in awe of all the specialized materials they house in those university walls. Museum libraries are often small but are...
Library Virtual Doors Still Open
As a librarian, I am always talking up the services that our libraries provide and that makes them community centers. Now, as their physical doors are temporarily closed, it’s time to explore their virtual...
Father/Daughter Dances in and Around San Antonio
Father/daughter dances have become a common, special event in which dads and daughters spend time together. Some are dressy events, with dads in shirts and ties and girls in fancy dresses; others are casual...
It’s Only Hair…Until It’s My Kid’s Hair!
The current trend is colorful hair. Hues of blue, green, purple, and so many others appear on heads all around us. Go to the grocery store or your local coffee shop and you will...
My Netflix “Therapy”: Another Night on the Couch
These days are full of work, running my kids around, and cooking, cleaning, laundry, etc. Sound familiar? Ever feel like escaping the mundane? Ever want reassurance that you're not a bad mom? Ever feel...
Teen Speak 101: A Miserable Attempt at Figuring it Out
Are you "woke"? I wish I were, but my teenager certainly doesn’t think so. Most of the time I’m trying to keep up with what he and his friends are talking about, listening to,...
My Greener School Lunchbox Challenge
School is around the corner, and as much as I would rather continue to bask in the laziness of summer, I am starting to plan ahead. I have the supply list from my kids'...
Creating Sweet Memories: Summer Extreme Treat Bucket List
I’m a practical girl. Sometimes too practical. I tell my children to always eat their dessert last. When we go out for a treat I say “no” to the extras. “You don’t need any...
Fiesta® at the Door: Making My Own Fiesta Ribbon Wreath
I remember when I first moved to San Antonio and I saw beautiful, colorful wreaths on homes all over town. I was living in an apartment near Downtown at the time and had little...
They Came from Texas: Books for Women’s History Month
I'm a pretty fair judge of the opposite sex, and I ain't seen nothin' that will touch 'em yet. They may be from Waco or out in Lampassas, but one thing about it they...
15 Ways to Enjoy a No-Spend Weekend in San Antonio
I don't know about you, but March is one of the toughest months of the year for me. My bank account (and waistline!) is still recovering from the holidays (not to mention my waistline!);...
Role Reversal: Worrying Over Your Parents
Remember when your parents were always hovering over you with a thousand worries when you were a kid? “Eat your vegetables” and making sure you ate enough was a daily discussion. Ugh! My parents...
One More Holiday to Celebrate: Three Kings Day or El Dia De Los Reyes
Some people feel that once Christmas and New Year’s are over, the holidays are finished. But Three Kings Day, or the Day of Epiphany, extends the holidays to January 6. Another day to gather...