Some people may not know it, but Texas has some great beaches, especially for skimboarders. We are going to go through some beaches that all skimboarders have to visit before they grow old and leave this world. Corpus Christi/Padre Island National Seashore: This beach is located just off Padre Island in South Texas. This beach…

Bayahibe was a mostly undiscovered gem on the southern coast of the Dominican Republic until the late 1990s. Some independent travelers knew about it before, but the more resort-oriented traveler had never heard of it. Bayahibe is becoming increasingly touristy, but there is still a striking contrast between Bayahibe and the much more popular resort…

In a perfect world, your spouse would be your biggest cheerleader. He is the one who must lift you up and defend you against all others. When you feel bad about yourself or have doubts, he is the one who should tell you that you are more than fine just the way you are, or…

In a recent fictional novel, a fledgling private investigator (PI) reluctantly took on pet cases, from finding an African helmeted tortoise to searching for her neighbor’s short-tempered dog. Tracking down these missing pets provided fun subplots, though a writer could also build a more serious story starring a PI who specializes in finding animals. This…

First, make sure you have the proper documentation. The City of Dallas requires that you have an independent background check before you are allowed to work. It is not a commercial license and is made by a company called Bio-Verify. If you are a US citizen, make sure you have 2 forms of ID (Driver’s…

Does low technology essentially mean low cost? Maybe not. A financial close reconciliation software system is transparently profitable. We like security. You prefer security. As CFOs, we tend to not only prefer security, we tend to demand it. Our brains continually store constant reminders of Compliance, Governance and of course Risk. Storing all your monthly…

When things aren’t going well in your wife’s life, it’s you she turns to. He does not seek comfort or words of encouragement. She is much more interested in taking out her frustrations by scolding, yelling, or starting an argument. If you are tired of being used in this way, no one can blame you….

Whether you want to lose weight, stop emotional eating, overcome stress, or overcome sadness and depression, any major change in your life can create feelings of discomfort. You are here and you want to be there. As tempting as your goal outcome may seem, you can’t instantly jump into a happy, motivated life. Instead, achieving…

A beautiful 2-story, 3,700-square-foot home was built on the site of what was formerly McIlvaney Academy, which was reclaimed by fire in 1919. We call this home “Vanderbilt Place.” With its hardwood floors, French doors, claw-foot tubs, five fireplaces, and high ceilings, you’d be hard-pressed to find a better place to rent for a special…

Do you want to live a great adventure? Make sure you go on an African safari at least once in your life. It’s a great adventure that most people would really enjoy, especially on a custom designed safari like the one I did. It was specifically designed by Safari Kay to place us right there…