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I rented an old-timey swimsuit and soaked in Banff Upper Hot Springs
Ever wonder what it was like to swim in an old-timey swimsuit? Me too, which is why I took the plunge and rented one for a couple of bucks when I visited the Banff Upper Hot Springs last week. Even better, my husband did, too. Yeah, yeah, I know. Slipping into a...
The parking lot at Barton Springs is closing Feb. 15 for at least a year
Heads up, swimmers. Crews are preparing to start work on the Barton Springs Bathhouse rehabilitation project, and that means parking is about to get tricky. The parking lot on the north side of the pool will shut Feb. 15 and remain closed during construction,...
The best things in (my) life
Lately, I’ve been waking up in the middle of the night a lot, with wild thoughts running through my mind. I’m trying to tame the money brain – or at least avoid thinking about world problems or things I can’t control. Last night I focused on thinking about the best...
Head to Harrel’s Soda Fountain for nostalgia – and a milkshake for less than $4
I love an old-fashioned soda fountain, and I found a classic, where I could perch on a bar stool and sip a strawberry milkshake, in downtown Kingsville, Texas. It didn’t hurt that the milkshake I got at Harrel’s Kingsville Pharmacy cost less than $4, either. My...