View from the 20th Floor

As the famous saying attributed to Laotzu goes "A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step."

So too began my journey in Dallas, with a single, wonderous view from our 20th floor hotel room.

Spectacular, aye?

I think downtown views are neato- even though I'm a country bumpkin now- the city still speaks to my soul.

On the way into the hotel, the very nice doorman asked me a little bit about writing and wanted to know where we find our inspiration for stories.

I think all he really needs to do is look at the view from the 20th floor, and he may understand.

What's your 20th floor view?

Write on, sisters, write on!

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DART Escapades in Dallas

[Names have been withheld here to protect the innocent LOL]

Lesson #1: When you are not a native of Dallas, and you decide to take the DART back to your hotel at night, it is best to check with the conductor to find out where exactly your train is going.

Lesson #2: When you ignore lesson number one and you (along with other confused passengers) embark upon your second train ride, singing songs like "Chattanooga Choo-Choo" will add a lively jovial note to your adventure-gone-astray. Pardon me boys...

Lesson #3: It works well and gains lots of attention from other weary passengers, who are also in need of a good chuckle, to keep up said music and merriment on the third train.

Lesson #4: Forty minutes later when you have arrived six blocks from your original starting point, you may decide, without question, that this is the most fun you'll have ever have for a buck!

To the best train riding mayhem buds in the business- these DART memories are for you!
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