I have shared our story many times over the years, but as we celebrate the 30th year of owning the Doves Nest, I find myself once again reflecting on our incredible journey. Back in 1986, my mother, Marilyn Goss, opened an art gallery and gift shop in the Marchman’s building on Waxahachie’s town square. She…
From the world’s largest gothic cathedral, Santa Maria de la Sede, to the to the magnificent Alhambra Palace in Granada, I didn’t think I could possibly love Spain more after exploring its southern regions on more than one occasion…until I recently returned to Madrid and headed north. We started our trip in from this beach…
Known as the San Francisco of Europe, Lisbon is built on seven hills. The sun shines most every day across acres of red-tiled rooftops sitting on steep cobblestone streets with their facades covered in hand-painted azulejo (tiles). On one of the hills sits the Moorish ruins of São Jorge Castle, a fortress which has dominated…
If you have read my articles over the years you know Santa Fe is one of my favorite destinations, and this time of year is no exception. The fall season is also a perfect time for getting off the beaten path and venturing outside New Mexico’s famous city. If you fly into Albuquerque, take the…
When I was planning my wedding almost twenty years ago, I didn’t know I would end up in the catering business, but just working out all of the details in my own wedding was great training. I grew up attending First Baptist Church Dallas, one of the largest churches in the country. Covering five city…
