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Early Lights

December 13, 2021December 14, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Christmas, christmas decorations, Christmas spirit, Community, FP, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, Voices

I have been doing lunges to prepare for the marathon of trips up and down our stairs to haul Christmas decorations from the attic.

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Turkey Time

November 22, 2021November 23, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, FP, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Dinner, The Mad Housewife, Voices

Each year, the day after Thanksgiving, I make a series of peeved pledges. I will not cook another Thanksgiving dinner, decorate a table, or wash dishes again.
(Read time: 4.2 minutes)

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Chick Trip

October 18, 2021October 19, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Chick Trip, Community, confessions of a mad housewife, FP, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, preston hollow, The Mad Housewife, Trip, Voices

Sojourns with sassy sorts are like a facelift for my emotions. Post recovery, it’s still me, but better – happier.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)

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Parent Traps

September 20, 2021September 25, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments college, Community, confessions of a mad housewife, graduation, Michele Valdez, Parenting, Park Cities, post-grad, preston hollow, The Mad Housewife, Voices

Our youngest graduated from college in May. Within days she was celebrating on vacation with family and friends.
(Read time: 3.9 minutes)

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Just Call Me “Flo”

August 16, 2021August 12, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, confessions of a mad housewife, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, Park Cities People, The Mad Housewife, Voices

If I came face to face with the Pope, I could not tell a lie.

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Cheeky Beaches Need Sunscreen

July 16, 2021July 19, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Family, living, Living Well, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, Park Cities People, summer, The Mad Housewife

Summer may have meant a chance to vacation finally, but that doesn’t mean you should forget to cover your assets. (Read time: 3 minutes)

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Stick to What You Know

July 1, 2021June 24, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Community, Housewife, Michele Valdez, Park Cities, The Mad Housewife, The Wall Street Journal

I admit it, “COVID me” is not amorous, and my husband has noticed.

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The Mad Housewife Returns

May 11, 2021July 9, 2021 Michele Valdez 0 Comments Column, Community, Housewife, Michele Valdez, Opinion, Park Cities, People Newspapers, preston hollow, Voices

For years I wrote for Preston Hollow People – until I went into overdrive as a mom and took some time off.