One of the photo albums on my Facebook page is entitled “Larkie Chases the World,”  and my brother-in-law asked me if I’d ever catch it. My knee-jerk reaction was to answer him I sure hope not, because what else would there be for me to do?  But the more I think about this, the more I wonder what really …
Recipe: Ca Nuong or Grilled Fish Roll
 Ingredients + Condiments 1.5 pounds fish filet (orange roughy or any white fish) 1/4 teaspoon salt and black pepper mixed together sprinkle of garlic powder 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 head of lettuce 1 bunch cilantro 1 bunch of  various mints 2 shallots 1 bunch green onions 1 plantain banana 1/2 green mango or sour apple 1 small cucumber …
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Happy Father’s Day
 If you’ve been to Texas in the middle of the summer you’d know what kind of heat I’m experiencing. The kind that sends perspiration trickling down your spine while you are trying to stand very still in the biggest shade you can find. No amount of thinking about building igloos in the North Pole can make the discomfort go …
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Time Flies When Life Happens
 I’m packing again. This time I’m heading back to Big D to spend Father’s Day with my parents. Most people love the heat, but I find it even more challenging to pack for extremely warm climates than cold ones. Layering is my specialty; sun exposure is not. Remember, I’ve been living the life of a vampire for the last …
When Technology Fails
I’ve been excited to reveal the location of my mini trip this week as it unfolds in real time, but due to a technological hiccup, I am unable to upload pictures to the blog right now. Suffice it to say I will be keeping copious notes on my Blackberry and taking tons of photos and then come back here in …