Rebecca

I don't know about you but in our household, Guy Fieri is the ultimate food critic. I am not one to argue with The Mayor of Flavortown! We can sit and watch his show Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives for an entire Saturday afternoon. This guy is 100% a foodie and to me an expert when it comes to finding all the best places to eat from coast to coast.

Why you stressin? Do we live in the most stressed-out state in the country? And if so, why? We've got the best barbecue, sweet tea, real-life COWBOYS, and sports teams in the nation if you ask me, so there is really no reason to be too stressed out. The everyday stuff maybe but otherwise life is good in Texas, right?

What is going on with this house for sale in Houston? It is different. I'm sure the original homeowners were going for something unique when they built it and they absolutely succeeded in their efforts. I mean the front door alone has me scratching my head. Is that a wall where the front entrance should be? Do I walk through it into Wonderland? Will I find Alice on the other side?

If you're like me and my family, you're always looking for good restaurant recommendations. For me personally, the trend seems to be barbecue joints. I'm a Texan, I am always down for some good brisket, sausage, ribs, and chicken. That is why Black's Barbecue is a must anytime I am in the San Marcos area. If you've never tried it, 2 words, life-changing. There are also locations in Austin, Lockhar

To say my visit to this long-standing establishment in Odessa was overdue is an understatement! The Permian Basin Hamburger Company has been around for over 40 years, in fact, according to owner Dwaine Cox, they opened on July 6, 1976. 47 years ago this popular restaurant opened and I personally had never been until recently. Geez was I missing out?

Wow, for as long as I remember, the corner of 42nd street and Andrews Highway has pretty much looked the same. You have the Ector County Coliseum on one corner, and the Chevron gas station right across the street, way back in the day remember the 7-Eleven right next to Long John Silver's and the Phillips 66 gas station on the other corner. Way back in the day that is how it was. It is looking quit

I remember growing up in the '80s eating some really good food with my parents. Well, to little Rebecca, it was good anyway. It was typically a weekend thing, do some shopping in Odessa or Midland, then go to a restaurant of mom or dad's choice. They didn't ask me. I would eat at McDonald's every day back in the day if I could, so I never got a say in the matter.

Is this the most charming restaurant in Midland? So I had been hearing all about some new restaurant in Midland that everyone was trying out. When your friends or family are going on and on about how great it is or water cooler talks at work, everyone is saying you must try it out—that type of thing.

Misery loves company, right? Isn't that how the saying goes? It does tend to be true in terms of people. Those who are extremely unhappy tend to bring others down with their poor me, nothing good ever happens to me attitude. Be careful because those types of folks can suck the life right out of you.

Mineral Wells, Texas. Population less than 20,000. A one hour plane ride and a drive that would take less than 4 hours from Midland-Odessa. A small town that I personally have never visited but with lots of history. Or should I say one place, one very haunted hotel in particular has lots of history?